used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air swam with frigid fire.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
amaranthnounUS /ˈæmərænθ/
seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
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 From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The air swam with frigid fire.
made afraid
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading The air swam with frigid fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
gatlingnounUS /ˈɡætlɪŋ/
United States inventor of the first rapid firing gun (1818-1903)
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
mist-hidden
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From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
a particular point in time
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
pealed
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From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading The air swam with frigid fire.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
a special situation
From this reading After a taut moment of silence, a frightened scream rose from every living thing on land and sea.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading As the tribe stood in silence along the shore, a roar as of gatling guns pealed from the mist-hidden heights.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There the mountain tops, perpetually covered with ice and snow, gleamed through the clouds with running colors of amaranth, green and mottled gold.
wolf-howling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the far interior valleys came the echoed wolf-howling of Eskimo dogs.
