used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
brandishingverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
canonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
funnelnounUS /ˈfʌnəl/
a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
HUMILIATINGadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
interlockedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈlɑːkt/
past form of “interlock” — coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
limbedadjectiveUS /lɪmd/
having or as if having limbs, especially limbs of a specified kind (usually used in combination)
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
not any; not one
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
not one, and not any
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
a course of conduct
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
splintersnounUS /ˈsplɪntərz/
wood in small pieces or splinters
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
spruces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
make steady
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
possessing sweep
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
push forcefully
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading A moment later, Ross, brandishing this improvised torch, and followed by Leslie, bearing the gun in hands none too steady, ran down to the seven spruces.
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 This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A HUMILIATING DISCOVERY RETURNING to the cabin, the boys excitedly split up a box and, binding the dry splinters together, thrust one end into the stove.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
in or at the place that
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
windbreaknoun
hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
From this reading The trunks formed a windbreak for the storms that left their load of snow heaped to the branches on the upper side at the expense of the lower side where the crust was swept as clear of loose snow as though by a broom.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This group of trees, full grown and broad limbed, interlocked their branches at the foot of the mountain in the path of the high winds which roared through the canon as through a funnel between the high mountains.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
people who are wounded
From this reading Here, in the shadow of these trees, Leslie, despite his earnest protest to the contrary, half expected to see a wolf dead or wounded, but no wolf appeared.
