AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
avalanchenounUS /ˈævəlæntʃ/
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
Cæsar
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From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
flurriesnounUS /ˈflɜːriz/
plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
staying power
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
held up in the air
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
Nadine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
Nalla
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From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
not any; not one
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
make steady
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
hard to endure
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nalla appeared to be still suffering, but able to stand upon his great legs.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Snow! snow! snow! in flakes and flurries it fell from the skies to the earth as though there were no end to it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Not until ten o'clock of the following morning did the soft avalanche cease, and by that time so much had fallen that Abel was lifted on to the roof of the van to sweep away the snowy coverlet which had become threatening through its weight, while Cæsar shook off the snow that seemed to be trying to hide the canvas which sheltered Steady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He gave the old horse the remainder of the hay, and went back inside the van to consult with Nadine as to what had best be done.
