Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

anew

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

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

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

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

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

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

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

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

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

with brightness

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

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

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

let fall to the ground

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

with no protection or shield

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

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

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

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

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

and nothing more

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

having no leaves

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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 experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

engage in

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

not any; not one

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The winter wore on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

above and across; more than

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

an amount of time

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

determined

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

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

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

express in words

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

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

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.

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

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

up to a particular time

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

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 For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

precisely as stated

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

at the time that

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading For months together--that is to say, from the middle of October till late in May--during the whole period, the ground is covered with snow; the rivers are frozen over; the trees are leafless; every drop of water exposed to the air congeals.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The atmosphere is very clear, the air pure and exhilarating, the sun shines brightly from the unclouded sky, and when no wind is blowing existence out of doors is far from unpleasant.

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 wore on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The experience we had had made us both resolved to practise with snow-shoes before we again attempted to make so long an excursion as we had just performed.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The winter wore on.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading That season occupies, as most of my readers must be aware, a large portion of the year in that region.