used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
recognizable; marked
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
fire-wood
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From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
set up or found
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
freezeverbUS /friːz/
stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
assemble or get together
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
ten 10s
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
temporary military shelter
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
the act of departing
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
not one, and not any
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
plowverbUS /plaʊ/
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
snow-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
very small
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Accordingly, I bundled up in my furs and started out, but before I had traveled a hundred feet I gave up in despair and retraced my way toward the cabin, for the snow was up to my waist and to plow my way through it was absolutely impossible.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I was indeed thankful that I had enough food on hand to satisfy my wants for a number of days, for to hunt or trap in such weather was an utter impossibility.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
at the time that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING When I looked from my door the next morning I found a blizzard raging, while the snow was drifted almost to the eaves of my tiny cabin.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was hopelessly snow-bound, for the present at least, but I cheered myself with the thought that when the storm eased the surface of the snow might freeze and form a crust which would support my weight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My stock of fire-wood was none too large, however, and I decided it would be wise to gather more before the storm prevented me from leaving my hut.
