26th
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From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
50
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From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
Altamont
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From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
betokened
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From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
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 This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
deg
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From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
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 He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
divisible by two
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
set up or found
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
harbingernounUS /ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
only a very short time before
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
replenishingverbUS /riˈplenɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This increase of cold betokened the cessation of the stormy weather, and the Doctor hailed it gladly as the harbinger of his favourite hunting and exploring expeditions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
TRACESnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He rose early next morning, and climbed up to the top of the cone.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The thermometer fell several degrees, and the inmates of Doctor's House could hardly keep themselves warm even in their beds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading TRACES OF BEARS On the 26th of April during the night there was a sudden change in the weather.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading Altamont had charge of the stove, and he found it needed careful replenishing to preserve the temperature at 50 deg. above zero.
