used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Two women were alone in the cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading The twilight was deepening fast.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The twilight was deepening fast.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
done under pressure
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
snowflakesnounUS /ˈsnoʊfleɪks/
plural of “snowflake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The twilight was deepening fast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two women were alone in the cabin.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The twilight was deepening fast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two women were alone in the cabin.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Soft snowflakes whirled around the lonely mountain cabin under a November sky.
which person or people
From this reading The one who was at home stooped and put another log on the blazing fire.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Two women were alone in the cabin.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The wind that had rushed up the valley sighing and groaning between the wooded walls, now roared its wild delight in the freedom of the heights.
