used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
Alan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
without doubt or question
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
a state of high honor
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
gray-cheeked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
Keok
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
Keok's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
reindeernounUS /ˈreɪndɪr/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
deliver by singing
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
Sokwenna's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
the rays of the sun
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
Tautuk's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
thrushnounUS /θrʌʃ/
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
tundranounUS /ˈtʌndrə/
a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
undyingadjectiveUS /ənˈdaɪɪŋ/
never dying
From this reading It was as if these things had come as a message to both of them, relieving a tension, and significant of the beauty and glory and undying hope of life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A gray-cheeked thrush flew up to the roof of Sokwenna’s cabin and began to sing.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He heard Tautuk’s voice, calling to Keok away over near the reindeer corral, and he heard clearly Keok’s merry laughter as she answered him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There was silence in the cabin, except for the breath which came like a sob to the girl’s lips as she turned to the window and looked out into the blaze of golden sunlight that filled the tundra.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It seemed to Alan that in an instant a sudden change had come over the world.
