used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
AN-INA
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From this reading AN-INA The brief daylight had nearly passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
of short duration or distance
From this reading AN-INA The brief daylight had nearly passed.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading AN-INA The brief daylight had nearly passed.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
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 Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
emulatingverbUS /ˈemjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN-INA The brief daylight had nearly passed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
MarcelnounUS /mɑːrˈsel/
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN-INA The brief daylight had nearly passed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
Oolak
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From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AN-INA The brief daylight had nearly passed.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
SatellitesnounUS /ˈsætəlaɪts/
plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
for a short time
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
make steady
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
Steve
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From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN-INA The brief daylight had nearly passed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
warmth-giving
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From this reading Beside him little Marcel, in his warmth-giving bundle of furs, was emulating the attitude of his new "uncle."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accompanied by its fiery Satellites the sun was lolling moodily to its rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Steve was searching the near distance for a sight of Oolak and the dog train, which should shortly arrive at the post.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was deep reflection in his whole attitude, in the keen lines of his strong face, in the far-off look in his steady eyes.
