used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
agleamadjectiveUS /əˈɡliːm/
bright with a steady but subdued shining
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He brushed away the moisture of melting ice.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
terminate
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading He brushed away the moisture of melting ice.
cavernousadjectiveUS /ˈkævərnəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
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 dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Steve passed a hand down his face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Steve passed a hand down his face.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Steve passed a hand down his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He brushed away the moisture of melting ice.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve passed a hand down his face.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading He brushed away the moisture of melting ice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading He brushed away the moisture of melting ice.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading He brushed away the moisture of melting ice.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Steve passed a hand down his face.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
rock-bound
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From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
Steve
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From this reading Steve passed a hand down his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading THE FAITH OF MEN The men crouched for warmth and the shadow of comfort over a miserable fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a cavernous break in the rock-bound confines of a nameless Northern river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The dogs were beyond, herded far within the shelter, their fierce eyes agleam with a reflection of the feeble firelight as they gazed out hungrily in its direction.
