used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER COASTING PARTY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
completely unclothed
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
COASTINGverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading ANOTHER COASTING PARTY.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
moving swiftly
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
Gladys
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From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
only a very short time before
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
Hinpoha
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From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
huddlingverbUS /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “huddle” — crowd or draw together
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
hear with intention
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading ANOTHER COASTING PARTY.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
rufflingverbUS /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ruffle” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is Mr. Bob barking at?" she asked, pausing to listen.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Gladys stood beside Hinpoha, watching the hungry little winter citizens flying hastily down to their feast.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "This is the terrible Hunger Moon, the lean gray wolf can hardly bay," quoted Hinpoha, as she threw out a handful of crumbs for the birds.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The ground was covered with ice and snow, and the wintry winds whistled through the bare trees in the yard, ruffling up the feathers of the poor little sparrows huddling on the branches.
