used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
BreakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
BroodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
one or the other of two
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
Etc
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From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Vast glaciers shimmering jewel-like in the steely light of the semi-Arctic evening.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
Foss
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From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
glaciersnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃərz/
plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading Vast glaciers shimmering jewel-like in the steely light of the semi-Arctic evening.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
depressingly dark
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
jewel-like
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From this reading Vast glaciers shimmering jewel-like in the steely light of the semi-Arctic evening.
and nothing more
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
mountain-tops
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From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
pinewoods
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From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
rampartnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrt/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
semi-Arctic
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From this reading Vast glaciers shimmering jewel-like in the steely light of the semi-Arctic evening.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Vast glaciers shimmering jewel-like in the steely light of the semi-Arctic evening.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
snow-burdened
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From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
steelyadjectiveUS /ˈstiːli/
resembling steel as in hardness
From this reading Vast glaciers shimmering jewel-like in the steely light of the semi-Arctic evening.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading By L. C. Page & Company A pallid sun, low, gleaming just over a rampart of mountain-tops.
Sundogs
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From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
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 Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Vast glaciers shimmering jewel-like in the steely light of the semi-Arctic evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Sundogs--heralds of stormy weather--fiercely staring, like sentries, upon either hand of the mighty sphere of light.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "In the Brooding Wild," "The Story of the Foss River Ranch," "The Law Breakers," "The Way of the Strong," Etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Black belts of gloomy pinewoods on the lower slopes of the mountains; the trees snow-burdened, but black with the darkness of night in their melancholy depths.
