used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
brittleadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪtəl/
having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
canopies
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From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
crunchverbUS /krʌntʃ/
make a crushing noise
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading His feet were heavy in the snow but dry.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
exhaledverbUS /eksˈheɪld/
past form of “exhale” — expel air
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His feet were heavy in the snow but dry.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
heat-coils
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From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His feet were heavy in the snow but dry.
not accessible to view
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
marringverbUS /ˈmɑːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “mar” — make imperfect
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
McLeod
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From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
and nothing more
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
slidewalks
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From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading McLeod felt it crunch underfoot as he left the slidewalks and headed for the mayor's house.
vapor-puffs
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From this reading His breath exhaled in quick vapor-puffs against the cold, brittle air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
a Caucasian
From this reading His were the only set of footsteps marring the white blanket which covered everything.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hidden heat-coils melted the snow which managed to drift over the slidewalks despite their protective canopies, but the streets were covered with snow now more than a foot deep.
