adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Let's beat it to the house."
BESIEGEDadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Come on!" roared Bob.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
Cameron
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From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on!" roared Bob.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "This is no fun.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Let's beat it to the house."
icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is no fun.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
KINGnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let's beat it to the house."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "This is no fun.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on!" roared Bob.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
pelletsnounUS /ˈpeləts/
plural of “pellet” — a small sphere
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
pin-points
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Come on!" roared Bob.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
snow-balls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is no fun.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let's beat it to the house."
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BESIEGED BY THE STORM KING Tom Cameron and his two friends were so busy setting up a target and throwing iced snow-balls at it, that they barely noticed the first big flakes of the storm.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But by and by these flakes passed and then a wind of deadly chill swept down upon the camp and with it fine pellets of snow--not larger than pin-points--but which blinded one and hid all objects within ten feet.
