used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
Dan
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From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
in a gradual manner
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
glaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
junipernounUS /ˈdʒuːnəpər/
desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista
From this reading They were thickly wooded, for the most part with juniper and pine.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
Lovel's
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From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were thickly wooded, for the most part with juniper and pine.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were thickly wooded, for the most part with juniper and pine.
the local environment
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
a course of conduct
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading They were thickly wooded, for the most part with juniper and pine.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
precipitouslyadverbUS /ˌpriːˈsɪpɪtəsli/
very suddenly and to a great degree
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
snowcovered
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From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These woods were a striking feature in the landscape of the open coast country around Deal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were thickly wooded, for the most part with juniper and pine.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading They were thickly wooded, for the most part with juniper and pine.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
male cat
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rising somewhat precipitously almost out of the sea, three ridges extended far back into the country, with deep ravines between.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading They were thickly wooded, for the most part with juniper and pine.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE WALK THROUGH THE WOODS While Dan Frost was hunting for the secret places of the old cabinet, Tom and Nancy were picking their way across the snowcovered paths of Lovel's Woods to the Red Farm.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading In some places the descent to the ravines was sheer and massed with rocks heaped there by a primeval glacier; in other parts they dipped more gently to the little valleys, which were threaded with many a path worn smooth by the dwellers on the eastern shore.
