Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

(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 JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

not having a material body

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

brought together in one place

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

comparative of “hungry” — feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

get rid of

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

not in physical motion

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

lacking natural ease

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

no longer frozen solid

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

up to a particular time

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

not done with purpose or intent

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Sometimes, when Bill was gone, and all about the cabin was utterly still, one, bolder or hungrier than his fellows, would trot across the meadow, drawn by the scent of the meat.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

at the time that

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Continually she was reminded of that vivid episode, of which she had been the unwitting cause.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Or when the low-swimming moon shed a misty glimmer on the open she would peer through a thawed place on the window-pane, and see gray shapes circling about the half-picked skeletons.

third-person singular of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading JACK FROST WITHDRAWS All through the month of January each evening, as dusk folded its somber mantle about the meadow, the wolves gathered to feast on the dead horses, till Hazel's nerves were strained to the snapping point.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sometimes she would open the door, and from out the dark would arise the sound of wolfish quarrels over the feast, disembodied snappings and snarlings.