used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His will to awake at the rising of the sun was not sufficient.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading His will to awake at the rising of the sun was not sufficient.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
coins made of gold
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
HedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
for this reason
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
an opening into or through something
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
inuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
for more time
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
by chance
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
reekingadjectiveUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His will to awake at the rising of the sun was not sufficient.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
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 soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
slushverbUS /slʌʃ/
make a splashing sound
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading His will to awake at the rising of the sun was not sufficient.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading His will to awake at the rising of the sun was not sufficient.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hence in such a place in the Inn of the Hedge and the Snow he slept longer than he had intended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The soothing influence of warmth and the first real physical relaxation that he had enjoyed in three or four days overpowered his senses, and kept him slumbering on peacefully long after the early silver of the rising sun had turned to gold on the snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His will to awake at the rising of the sun was not sufficient.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His present quarters were a vast improvement, dry and warm with the aid of the blankets, and he had crisp fresh air in abundance to breathe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His will to awake at the rising of the sun was not sufficient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE PURSUIT John Scott would not perhaps have slept so well in a hole in the snow if he had not been inured to life in a trench, reeking in turn with mud, slush, ice and water.
