used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
depressingly dark
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
not accessible to view
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
the force of workers available
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
presagingverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
soughingadjective
characterized by soft sounds
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sent a chill to the hearts of several of the men by their gloomy silence.
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 The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
unrelievedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈliːvd/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading The line of rough buildings stood indistinct in the darkness, unrelieved by one ray of light.
VigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
migratory
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEARCH A stiff breeze was swinging through the night as the Vigilance Committee left the saloon and started for the nearest cabin.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stars were hidden, and the weather had moderated, presaging a storm.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The wind was soughing in the trees like a wandering spirit, while far in the distance the faint howl of a wolf was heard.
