used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
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 But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
the first light of day
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was so cold that sleep was impossible, weary as we were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
the force of workers available
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
MohawksnounUS /ˈmoʊhɔːks/
plural of “mohawk” — a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
OUTGENERALED
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From this reading OUTGENERALED.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
perishingverbUS /ˈperɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
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 was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
uttered with a trill
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was so cold that sleep was impossible, weary as we were.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so cold that sleep was impossible, weary as we were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was necessary that we light a fire to keep from perishing, and the two Mohawks disappeared to right and left.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as the dancing dead men paled in the skies, the cold became too bitter for any of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It was so cold that sleep was impossible, weary as we were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was so cold that sleep was impossible, weary as we were.
at the time that
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not far from dawn when we arrived at the ridge, or ledge that ran along the cliffs, with an easy descent over the rolling snows to the basin beneath.
