Chapter IV

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

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From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

(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 The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

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From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

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

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading THROUGH THE BLIZZARD.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

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From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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 Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

-ing form of “hew” — make or shape as with an axe

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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 Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

that is looked for

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading THROUGH THE BLIZZARD.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH THE BLIZZARD.

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

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

the act of using

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

precisely as stated

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

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

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The stove glowed red hot by night and day, and they slept under rugs of skin in an upper room through which its iron chimney ran, for all the way across that great lonely land, from Hudson's Bay to the River Missouri, winter is nearly Arctic on the prairie.

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

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

at the time that

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

which person or people

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Winter came, and Charley learned to use the heavy axe, which added to the breadth of his shoulders, as he whirled it round his head hewing birch-logs for fuel in the bluff.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Frost flowers crusted the windows, and outside the coyotes howled as they sought shelter in the birch-bluff from the bitter cold, but it was very snug and warm within.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then there were long sleigh rides over the snow to the little railway town for provisions--for the men who work like giants acquire gigantic appetites--and cosy evenings spent beside the stove, when their sister Alice, who had come out from England to keep house, read to them.