used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
anticipatesverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪts/
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
bayingverbUS /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Four hundred.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
fox-hunter
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From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
ten 10s
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
shroudsnounUS /ʃraʊdz/
plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Any advance on three hundred and fifty pounds?"
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 baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The green glitter of ice and the drama of a man fighting the elements, fighting solitude, primitive, uncouth, his mind following the minds of beasts as a fox-hunter anticipates the mind of a fox.
white-sheeted
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From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The baying of dogs in a white-sheeted world, the pine trees in shrouds; and then--silence...
