used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
see with attention
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
curdlingnoun
the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
the organ of sight
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
GallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
HessiannounUS /ˈheʃən/
(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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How
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From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
in order that something should not happen
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
prefer or wish to do something
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
many times at short intervals
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
a course of conduct
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
scourings
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From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
sheeted
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From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
shrubnounUS /ʃrʌb/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading And how often was he thrown into complete dismay by some rushing blast, howling among the trees, in the idea that it was the Galloping Hessian on one of his nightly scourings!
a shaky motion
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading How often did he shrink with curdling awe at the sound of his own steps on the frosty crust beneath his feet; and dread to look over his shoulder, lest he should behold some uncouth being tramping close behind him!
precisely as stated
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path, amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How often was he appalled by some shrub covered with snow, which, like a sheeted spectre, beset his very path!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what wistful look did he eye every trembling ray of light streaming across the waste fields from some distant window!
