used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
ANIMAS
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From this reading ANIMAS VALLEY.--III.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
blareverbUS /bler/
make a strident sound
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
the first light of day
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
divisible by two
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ANIMAS VALLEY.--III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
PeepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
move hurridly
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
trumpet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, like a great trumpet's blare, the calling of a far-off cow to its calf rang through the hollow silence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading ANIMAS VALLEY.--III.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
at the time that
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was still dark when Murray rose and looked outside, letting an eager rush of frosty air into the room that brought me back from heaven knows where I had strayed in dozing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Everything was ghostly and still, even the breath of chill wind that crept almost noiselessly up the valley.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Without-- "The dawn in russet mantle clad, Peeped o'er the brow of yonder distant hill," --old Animas Peak, which loomed up indistinct and colourless in the distance.
