used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
(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 So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
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 Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
the force of workers available
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
mother-wolf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
not any; not one
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
tepeenoun
a Native American tent; usually of conical shape
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading So all the girls of the tribe shunned her, and the young men feared her greatly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Many little ones died, for there was no food for them; and there was mourning in the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “Now the winter waxed colder and fiercer, and cruel hunger dwelt in each tepee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
Wolf-King
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
Wolf-Maiden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
Wolf-Maiden's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wolf-Maiden’s heart was filled with pity; she went to the mothers and offered them meat for the children.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “The Wolf-Maiden was looked upon with fear; for it was said that in the long summer evenings she had been seen playing and romping with the old mother-wolf and the young Wolf-King; while her Indian mother, from a distant hill, watched her, and wrung her hands for fear.
