used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
lacking funds
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
champion'snounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
possessive form of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
dartsnounUS /dɑːrts/
a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
disentangleverbUS /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
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 OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
Mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
massy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
move upward
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Slowly but surely it slipped away from each misty, tremulous embrace, and then like a giant refreshed by the encounter assumed the offensive.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading The sun had just risen above the far off eastern horizon, and was struggling to disentangle itself from the drifting tresses of fog hanging in massy banks over the river.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
waddled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Before the mighty champion's silent fiery darts the surging foggy battalions wavered, loosened their hold on river and land, and broke in utter confusion.
in or at the place that
From this reading OUT OF THE STORM Early the next morning Old Mammy drew back the flap of the tent, stepped outside, and waddled over to where she had prepared supper the previous evening.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had always prided herself upon being the first to rise, and she was determined that she would continue the custom here in the wilderness.
