used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
barrownounUS /ˈbæroʊ/
the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
curtnessnoun
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
ever-thickening
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From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Snug and tight for the winter!" exclaimed Reeves, "And just in time!"
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
flurriesnounUS /ˈflɜːriz/
plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Snug and tight for the winter!" exclaimed Reeves, "And just in time!"
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
JOE
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From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
and nothing more
From this reading "Snug and tight for the winter!" exclaimed Reeves, "And just in time!"
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
immediately past
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
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 fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
PETE
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From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
ReevesnounUS /riːvz/
plural of “reeve” — female ruff
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
slants
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From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
SnugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading "Snug and tight for the winter!" exclaimed Reeves, "And just in time!"
make steady
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading "Snug and tight for the winter!" exclaimed Reeves, "And just in time!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Snug and tight for the winter!" exclaimed Reeves, "And just in time!"
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Darkness fell early, and the job was finished by lantern light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
at the time that
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the last barrow of earth had been placed, the two made a tour of inspection which ended at the kitchen door.
a Caucasian
From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
wind-driven
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From this reading The fitful snow flurries of the forenoon settled into a steady fall of wind-driven flakes that cut the air in long horizontal slants and lay an ever-thickening white blanket upon the frozen surface of the ground.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Snug and tight for the winter!" exclaimed Reeves, "And just in time!"
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading JOE PETE Several times during the afternoon as they worked side by side, Reeves endeavored to engage Brent in conversation, but the latter's replies were short to the verge of curtness, and Reeves gave it up and devoted his energy to the task in hand.
