1812
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From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
anabaptist's
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From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
Donon
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From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
entrailsnounUS /ˈentrəlz/
internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
farm-house
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From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
Framont
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From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
the act of departing
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
Grosmann
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From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
head-quarters
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From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
Hullin
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From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
muzzlesnounUS /ˈmʌzəlz/
plural of “muzzle” — the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
myriads
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From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Hullin had established his head-quarters in the large room on the ground floor, to the right of the barn, facing Framont: on the other side of the passage was the ambulance: the upper part was inhabited by the farm people.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
WATCHFIRES
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From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the night was very still and the stars were shining in myriads, the cold was so intense that there was nearly an inch of ice on the panes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
which person or people
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading These wild beasts crouched on the ice, their sharp muzzles between their paws, with hunger at their entrails, calling each other, from the Grosmann to the Donon, with moaning sounds like that of the north wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ROUND THE WATCHFIRES That night, which was on a Friday, the anabaptist's little farm-house never ceased for an instant to be filled with people coming in and going out.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Outside, one could hear the challenge of the sentinel, the passing of the patrols, and, on the surrounding peaks, the howling of the wolves, who followed our armies in hundreds since 1812.
