used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But she was beyond all such concern.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But she was beyond all such concern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was beyond all such concern.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading But she was beyond all such concern.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
far-reaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
a long fixed look
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
the force of workers available
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
mid-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
not one, and not any
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
red-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
cut with a saw
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Far out on every hand lay the amazing panorama of the splendid valley, but she saw none of it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But she was beyond all such concern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she was beyond all such concern.
waterwaynounUS /ˈwɔːtərweɪ/
a navigable body of water
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE HOME TRAIL Nancy's eyes were desperately troubled as she gazed out across the great valley of the Beaver River.
which person or people
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The mighty frozen waterway, the depths of virgin snow, the far-reaching woodlands its gaping lips embraced; they were things of frigid beauty for her eyes to gaze upon, but their meaning was lost upon a mind tortured with the vivid, hateful pictures it was powerless to escape.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Somewhere behind her, in the shelter of the woods, a mid-day camp had been pitched, and the men who had captured her red-hand in the work of their enemies were preparing the, rough food of the trail.
