used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
anew
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The aspect of the road gave me no encouragement.
have
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
coatingnounUS /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/
a thin layer covering something
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
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 During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the act of discovering something
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading The aspect of the road gave me no encouragement.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
set up or found
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The aspect of the road gave me no encouragement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The aspect of the road gave me no encouragement.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
mountain-road
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From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
not any; not one
From this reading The aspect of the road gave me no encouragement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The aspect of the road gave me no encouragement.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
snow-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
stage-coach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
thawedadjectiveUS /θɔːd/
no longer frozen solid
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the night it became cold again, and this surface froze into a hard coating of ice.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
precisely as stated
From this reading After the storm had ceased the day before, the sun had shone brightly and the temperature had moderated very much, so that the surface of the snow had slightly thawed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
at the time that
From this reading When I found I could walk where I pleased, my spirits rose, and I immediately set out to view the situation.
in or at the place that
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After a second night spent in the stage-coach on that lonely and desolate mountain-road where we were now snow-bound, I arose early in the morning and went into the forest to collect some fuel; and while thus engaged I made the discovery that the snow was covered with a hard crust which would bear my weight.
