used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
badly-burning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
deadenedadjective
devoid of physical sensation; numb
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
a young female
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
Guillen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
INCOMPATIBLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/
not compatible
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
a light shade of red
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
established beyond doubt
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
Vengador
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The much diminished band of the Vengador remained in the same encampment, and Teresa and the page in the same tent.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
showing sorrow
From this reading Teresa was shivering with cold, and a deadly pallor overspread her face; but a pink circle extended around her sweet eyes, a sign that the unhappy girl had been weeping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
at the time that
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT COLD AND LOVE ARE NOT INCOMPATIBLE The following night had arrived, and was somewhat advanced when the bandits retired to sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night was dark and cold, for it had rained during the evening, and to the rain had succeeded a thick fog, with which the day had ended.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Teresa and Guillen were sitting near some badly-burning pieces of wood, the heat of which could not warm the page, for it was deadened by the dampness of the ground, and by the fog, which penetrated the canvas of the tent, almost like an icy fluid.
