used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
(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 SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
a youthful male person
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
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 SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
Dalzell
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From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
Dan
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From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
FitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
to a considerable degree
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
I'll
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From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
not any; not one
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
except for; apart from
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
an educational institution
From this reading Every Grammar School boy, as he dropped off to sleep, knew that a big blizzard was still in progress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
sputterverbUS /ˈspʌtər/
make an explosive sound
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
STORAGEnounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
possessing sweep
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
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 That light was so bright that, one after another, the boys turned over, their faces to the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
at the time that
From this reading SIX BOYS AND ANOTHER IN COLD STORAGE When the chatter had ceased and the fellows were all dropping off to sleep, the interior of the tight old log cabin was still aglow from the light of the fire.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And then no sound was heard, save the weird howling of the wind outside, with an occasional sputter as a stray gust of snow swept down the broad chimney to the roaring fire.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if I'll sleep a wink, for thinking of Mr. Fits, and what he may try to do to us in the night," thought Dan Dalzell, while his lids fell heavily.
