used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
in the past
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
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 The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
and nothing more
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
sheathedadjectiveUS /ʃiːðd/
enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
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 trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Vast icicles hung from the slopes of the mountains, glittering in the sun like gigantic spears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cold was bitter, but there were many fires.
at the time that
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The trees were sheathed in ice, and, when the wind shook the boughs, pieces fell like silver mail.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was an icy world, narrow and enclosed, but it was a cheerful world just the same.
a late time of life
From this reading THE DREADFUL NIGHT When Will came out of the lodge he witnessed such a scene as one might have looked upon ten thousand years ago.
