used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Pile out!" cried the genial old hunter.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
else
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From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
your parents
From this reading "Pile out, folks!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Pile out!" cried the genial old hunter.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Pile out!" cried the genial old hunter.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pile out!" cried the genial old hunter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Pile out, folks!
PilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Pile out, folks!
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
WarmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was too dark to see more than this--that the structure offered shelter, warmth and light.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THROUGH THE ICE Warming, comforting beams of light shone from a large, low building set back from the road in a little clearing of the woods.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, and something else, for there was borne on the wings of the wind the most delicious odor--the odor of supper.
