used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
placed crosswise
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
deadenverbUS /ˈdedən/
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
granarynoun
a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
out-jutting
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From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
partridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
porcupinenounUS /ˈpɔːrkjəpaɪn/
relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
SpitznounUS /spɪts/
any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
squeakedverbUS /skwiːkt/
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
not in physical motion
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
Voynovski
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From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A tame fox with bells on her neck followed his footsteps; at his side went a Spitz dog and a porcupine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
at the time that
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
whined
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From this reading The lantern swayed, the key was heard in the lock, the bolt whined, the door squeaked louder than the key, and the old man went in with his animals.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter sleep did not deaden the latter in the warm room of the priest's house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world was still gray when Father Voynovski was clattering along through deep snow with a lantern to the doves, partridges, and rabbits which he kept in his granary in a special enclosure.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The beasts and their master, when they had crossed the yard slowly, stopped under the out-jutting straw eaves of the granary, from which long icicles were hanging.
