16th
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From this reading "The night of the 16th of January will be long remembered.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The night of the 16th of January will be long remembered.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
blockadedadjectiveUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪdɪd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
DISCREPANCIESnounUS /dɪˈskrepənsiz/
plural of “discrepancy” — a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
EXAMINATIONnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
intermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading "The night of the 16th of January will be long remembered.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "The night of the 16th of January will be long remembered.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "The night of the 16th of January will be long remembered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "The night of the 16th of January will be long remembered.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
STATEMENTSnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For three weeks the snow had fallen, intermittently, it is true, but for hours together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The roads were almost blockaded, and traffic was carried on under exceptional difficulties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The night of the 16th of January will be long remembered.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The season, which in the early part of December had promised to be unusually mild, suddenly vindicated its reputation, and we were treated to an old-fashioned, bitter winter of great severity.
WITNESSESnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading AN EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN DISCREPANCIES IN THE STATEMENTS OF THE THREE PRINCIPAL WITNESSES.
