used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
(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 And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
in addition
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
the first light of day
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
divisible by two
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
glorifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/
accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
to a considerable degree
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
iridescentadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈdesənt/
varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
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 On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
not any; not one
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
PerchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
except for; apart from
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They stood together in the dawn, the blue dawn of Montana.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading On the crest of Perch of the Devil was a long gracefully built bungalow, also heavily laden with snow, and between the posts of its verandah hung icicles, iridescent blue in the dawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And all the vast and snowy expanse was blue; and the snow on the pine trees of the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
a Caucasian
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
winkingnounUS /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
From this reading Silver stars were winking dimly in the silver sky, clear save above the glittering peaks of the distant range, which reflected the blue of a bank of clouds above.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one stirred in the two camps, not abroad at least; and even the shacks and larger buildings built with as little regard for beauty were transformed and glorified by the white splendour of winter.
