used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
at or in the front
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another morning it was worse, and apparently thicker and grayer.
from appearances alone
From this reading Another morning it was worse, and apparently thicker and grayer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
grayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪər/
comparative of “gray” — of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Another morning it was worse, and apparently thicker and grayer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another morning it was worse, and apparently thicker and grayer.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
held up in the air
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
mountain-basin
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From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
shoulder-high
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From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Later, as he left, the fog had lifted shoulder-high to the mountains, and was breaking to let the blue sky show.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Another morning it was worse, and apparently thicker and grayer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
at the time that
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
in or at the place that
From this reading As Wade climbed the trail up toward the mountain-basin, where he hunted most these days, he expected the fog to lift.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading November was well advanced before there came indications that winter was near at hand.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One morning, when Wade rode up to Moore's cabin, the whole world seemed obscured in a dense gray fog, through which he could not see a rod ahead of him.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Another morning it was worse, and apparently thicker and grayer.
