used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
auroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
of short duration or distance
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
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 Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
half-inch
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From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
lorded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
overlaidverbUS /ˈoʊvərleɪd/
inflected form of “overlay” — put something on top of something else
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
RoaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
not in physical motion
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
SuccessiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
three-foot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
up to a particular time
From this reading Daily the cold increased, till a half-inch layer of frost stood on the cabin panes.
TRUCEnounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
windrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Successive falls of snow overlaid the earth with a three-foot covering, loose and feathery in the depths of the forest, piled in hard, undulating windrows in the scattered openings.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINTER--AND A TRUCE In line with Roaring Bill's forecast, the weather cleared for a brief span, and then winter shut down in earnest.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The cold, intense, unremitting, lorded it over a vast realm of wood and stream; lakes and rivers were locked fast under ice, and through the clear, still nights the aurora flaunted its shimmering banners across the northern sky.
woodpilenounUS /ˈwʊdpaɪl/
a pile or stack of wood to be used for fuel
From this reading But within the cabin they were snug and warm, Bill's ax kept the woodpile high.
