adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
Maulfry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
PathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
TORTSENTIER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
trap-bite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
visitationsnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “visitation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THREE AT TORTSENTIER At Tortsentier there was very little daylight, because the trees about it formed a thick wall.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The branches of the pines tapped at the windows on one side; on the other they linked arms with their comrades, and so stood for a mile on all sides of the tower.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The quiet visitations of the snow, the dripping of the autumn rains, the sun's force, the trap-bite of the frost, or that new breath that comes stealing through woodlands in spring, were all strangers alike to the carpet of brown needles about Maulfry's hold.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The winter storms moaned, lashed themselves above it, yet below were hushed down to a long sighing.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Paths there were none, nor ways to come by unless you were free of the place.
