used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
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 Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
Coxford
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From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
Durkin
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From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
take in solid food
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
EMBERSnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
half the width of an em
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
GRATEnounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
in like or similar manner
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
take the midday meal
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
lunchesnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪz/
plural of “lunch” — a midday meal
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
MacCall
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From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
not any; not one
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
the middle of the day
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
sledges
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From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
stiffnessnounUS /ˈstɪfnəs/
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
From this reading Mrs. MacCall and the older girls complained of stiffness from sitting so long in the sledges.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
thermosnounUS /ˈθɜːrməs/
vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Riding so far in the cold was not altogether pleasant; there was no sunshine at all now.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The gathering storm had overcast the entire sky, and as they went on after lunch a rising wind began moaning through the forest.
windbreaknoun
hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
From this reading The drivers had their own lunches, and at noon the party halted in the shelter of a windbreak to breathe the horses and allow them to eat their oats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EMBERS IN THE GRATE Mr. Durkin of the Coxford Hotel had furnished the party with a hearty lunch to eat while they were en route to Red Deer Lodge, and Ruth had brought two big thermos bottles of hot tea, likewise prepared at the hotel.
