used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
(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 It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
a youthful male person
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
Cumbered
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From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
frizzed
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From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
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 It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
headlands
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From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
Mordacks
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From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
not one, and not any
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
scudverbUS /skʌd/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
snow-clouds
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From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
stubnounUS /stʌb/
a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
under-ran
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From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading A scowl of dark vapor came over the headlands, and under-ran the solid snow-clouds with a scud, like bonfire smoke.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
white-clad
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From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The keen wind following the curves of land, and shaking the fringe of every white-clad bush, piped (like a boy through a comb) wherever stock or stub divided it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PLEASANT INTERVIEW Cumbered as he was of body, and burdened with some cares of mind, the general factor ploughed his way with his usual resolution.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Being fond of strong language, he indulged in much; but none of it warmed him, and the wind whistled over his shoulders, and whirled the words out of his mouth.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It turned all the coat of the horse the wrong way, and frizzed up the hair of Mr. Mordacks, which was as short as a soldier's, and tossed up his heavy riding cape, and got into him all up the small of his back.
