Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

later than; following

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

anew

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

(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 As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

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

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

move towards

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

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

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

completely unclothed

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

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From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

go on board

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

an opposing military force

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

at any time

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

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

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

hold firmly

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

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

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

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

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

temporary military shelter

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

defying expression or description

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

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

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

immediately past

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

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 end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

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

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

absolutely essential

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

making no sound

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

the middle of the day

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

above and across; more than

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

past form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

a large number or amount

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the season of growth

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

not in physical motion

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading As the first symptom of the enemy’s approach might now be looked for in the neighbourhood, it became necessary to adopt all precautions against surprise, and to get the horses under the protection of the hut.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There remained from last summer a total of five horses, two having been lost after the prairie expedition in the end of November.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

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From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

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

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

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

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.

which person or people

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

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

From this reading The winter draws to an end――A keen look-out――Signs――The break-up of the rivers――An ice block――The enemy approaches――A noiseless arrow――The ice still fast――The ice-floes――The war-cry of assault――A parley――We embark on the rafts――The hut in flames――On shore again――Freedom――Winter gone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The knolls and edges facing the mid-day sun had become bare of snow; the air, during the hour of noon, felt warm and balmy; the surface of the snow became soft under the sun; and there was in the atmosphere an indescribable sense of freshness, that presaged the near retreat into more northern realms of the grim winter king who had so long ruled with iron grasp the subject land.

but in spite of that

From this reading The end of the long winter was drawing nigh: the snow yet lay on plain and forest, the ice held dominion as firm as ever over lake and river, the frost at night was still severe; nevertheless, there were many signs of approaching spring.