used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
abysses
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From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
Annadoah
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From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For hours the hunters continued the trail.
cumulousadjective
thrown together in a pile
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Their mighty purpose fought off fatigue.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For hours the hunters continued the trail.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Their mighty purpose fought off fatigue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For hours the hunters continued the trail.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading For hours the hunters continued the trail.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then they traveled in darkness.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Their mighty purpose fought off fatigue.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their mighty purpose fought off fatigue.
Ootah
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From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
Ootah's
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From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Their mighty purpose fought off fatigue.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
sundered
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From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For hours the hunters continued the trail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their mighty purpose fought off fatigue.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they traveled in darkness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they traveled in darkness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading For hours the hunters continued the trail.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Then they traveled in darkness.
upstander
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From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A chill dampness rising from the gaping abysses that sundered the ice field told them of their danger; then Ootah's heart chilled, his teeth were set chattering; but he thought of Annadoah and the grim need of food, and he gripped the upstander of his sled more determinedly.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The moon passed behind cumulous mountains of clouds along the horizon, and periods of darkness blotted the world from Ootah.
