used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
bridgedverbUS /brɪdʒd/
past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Outside the rain came pattering down.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Outside the rain came pattering down.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
firewoodnounUS /ˈfaɪərwʊd/
wood used for fuel
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
brought together in one place
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
hitchingverbUS /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
not any; not one
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the rain came pattering down.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
pattering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside the rain came pattering down.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Outside the rain came pattering down.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
soapboxnounUS /ˈsoʊpbɑːks/
a crate for packing soap
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
make steady
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
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 It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
UnnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading _The “Good Un.”_ An air of gloom pervaded the store.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
water-logged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It ran in torrents off the porch roof and across the entrance made a formidable moat, which had been temporarily bridged by an empty soapbox.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It gathered on the limbs of the leafless trees and poured in steady streams upon the backs of the three forlorn horses, that, shivering under water-logged blankets, stood patiently, with hanging heads, at the hitching rail.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Within everything was dry, to be sure, but the firewood, which was damp and would not burn, so the big egg stove sent forth no cheerful rays of heat and light.
