used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
BonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
carpetingnounUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪŋ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
clothing in general
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
CreenounUS /kriː/
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
crisping
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From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
cuttersnounUS /ˈkʌtərz/
plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
freezeverbUS /friːz/
stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
the act of departing
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
ICYadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
northlandnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
slushyadjective
being or resembling melting snow
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
snowingverbUS /ˈsnoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
soggyadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːɡi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
surfacesnounUS /ˈsɜːrfəsəz/
plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
swaddling
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From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
carry out
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As a result, Thanksgiving was ushered in to the merry jingle of sleigh bells, with cutters crisping their way over the icy surfaces of the roads.
weatherwise
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From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
at the time that
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading He was whistling cheerfully, like a true Boy Scout, and he was keeping his eyes alert for some opportunity to do a good turn before the day emerged from its swaddling clothes.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sun peeped forth; the snow packed into a soggy, slushy mass, only to freeze that night under the grip of a bitter wind from the northland.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ICY HILL Two days before Thanksgiving, it began snowing in the late afternoon, going about the business of carpeting the earth in white with such stubborn determination that weatherwise folk were surprised when the following morning marked the end of the storm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Breakfast over and chores done, Bonfire Cree strolled forth that morning to take a look at the new winter world.
