used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
Courtenay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
cyclesnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlz/
plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
gauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
HAVENnounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
engage in
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
steelyadjectiveUS /ˈstiːli/
resembling steel as in hardness
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
storm-wraiths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
possessing sweep
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Kansas_, having run the gauntlet of many dangers, seemed to have earned an approving smile from the fickle goddess.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
unwaveringadjectiveUS /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Soon after passing the pillar rock, Courtenay thought he could make out the unwavering outline of mountainous land amid the gray mists.
veeringnounUS /ˈvɪrɪŋ/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later the waves racing alongside changed their leaden hue to a steely glitter which told him the fog was dispersing.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading IN A WILD HAVEN Fortune has her cycles, whether for good or ill.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A slight but perceptible veering of the wind, combined with the increasing power of the sun’s rays, swept the ocean clear of its storm-wraiths.
