used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
bellowsnounUS /ˈbeloʊz/
(used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — 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 Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
coyadjectiveUS /kɔɪ/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
a boy or man
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
moving swiftly
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
gustyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌsti/
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
HOUDEKERK
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From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
impishadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpɪʃ/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
immediately past
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
roused to anger
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
north-easter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
on one occasion
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
worried and uneasy
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
except for; apart from
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
try to get or reach
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
skaternounUS /ˈskeɪtər/
someone who skates
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
moving very fast
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading BACK TO HOUDEKERK And now back once more in the kingdom of the night and of the frost, of the darkness and of silence, back along the ice ways on a swift and uninterrupted flight.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
at the time that
From this reading Straight at the head of the skater, it expended the brunt of its fury, sending his hat flying in one direction and in wanton delight leading him into a mad chase after it; then when once more he was on his way--hat in hand this time--it tore with impish glee at his hair, impeded his movements, blew doublet and sash awry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
which person or people
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading They come tumbling in more and more thickly from the south--those clouds--driven more furiously by the gusty wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The moon is less kind now, fitful and coy; she will not peep out from behind the banks of clouds save at rare intervals; and the clouds are heavy; great billows, clumsy in shape as if weighted with lead; the moon plays a restless game of hide and seek amongst them for the bewilderment of the skater, to whom last night she was so kind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Brother north-easter has gone to rest, it is the turn of the south wind now--not the soft south wind of summer, but a turbulent and arrogant fellow who bellows as loudly as he can, and who means to have a frolic in this world of ice and snow from which his colder brethren have exiled him until now.
