Chapter IX

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

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

(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 Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

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

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

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

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

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 Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

past form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ELECTION DAY IN POGANUC.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading ELECTION DAY IN POGANUC.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

third-person singular of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

yet to be or coming

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

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

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ELECTION DAY IN POGANUC.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

march in a procession

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

above and across; more than

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

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From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

having a hole cut through

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

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From this reading ELECTION DAY IN POGANUC.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

covered with snow

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

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From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

the season of growth

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

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

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

not in physical motion

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

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

From this reading The month of March had dawned over the slippery, snow-clad hills of Poganuc.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

of the highest quality

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

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

From this reading The custom that enumerates this as among the spring months was in that region the most bitter irony.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

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

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

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

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

a Caucasian

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Other winter months were simple _winter_--cold, sharp and hard enough--but March was winter with a practical application, driven in by winds that pierced through joints and marrow.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."

but in spite of that

From this reading Not an icicle of all the stalactites which adorned the fronts of houses had so much as thought of thawing; the snow banks still lay in white billows above the tops of the fences; the roads, through which the ox-sleds of the farmers crunched and squeaked their way, were cut deep down through heavy drifts, and there was still the best prospect in the world for future snow-storms; but yet it was called "spring."