used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
balsams
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plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
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 As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
divisible by two
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
at any time
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
immediately past
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
leashesnounUS /ˈliːʃɪz/
plural of “leash” — restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
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 They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
long-hairedadjective
with long hair
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
Marie
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From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
the force of workers available
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
a particular point in time
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
and nothing more
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
Roland
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From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
savage-looking
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From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
cut with a saw
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
ThoreaunounUS /θərˈoʊ/
United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Father Roland slipped the little plush box into his pocket as he and David went out to join Thoreau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
white-fanged
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From this reading As he stood for a moment, gazing about him, three things impressed themselves upon him in a flash: it was a glorious day, it was so cold that he felt a curious sting in the air, and not one of those long-haired, white-fanged beasts straining at their leashes possessed a kennel, or even a brush shelter.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Among the balsams and spruce close to the cabin there were fully a score of the wildest and most savage-looking dogs he had ever beheld.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A wild outcry from the dogs greeted the three men as they appeared outside the door, and for the first time David saw with his eyes what he had only heard last night.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They left the cabin together, Marie lifting her eyes from her work in a furtive glance to see if the stranger was wearing her cap.
