used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dawn in this strange Arctic land was still four hours away.
have
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
make calm or still
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading She did not look to see the gleam of dawn at the mouth of the cave.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
the first light of day
From this reading She did not look to see the gleam of dawn at the mouth of the cave.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not look to see the gleam of dawn at the mouth of the cave.
being one more than seven
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Dawn in this strange Arctic land was still four hours away.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading She did not look to see the gleam of dawn at the mouth of the cave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Dawn in this strange Arctic land was still four hours away.
immediately past
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
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 There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She did not look to see the gleam of dawn at the mouth of the cave.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not look to see the gleam of dawn at the mouth of the cave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
priedverbUS /praɪd/
inflected form of “pry” — to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She did not look to see the gleam of dawn at the mouth of the cave.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dawn in this strange Arctic land was still four hours away.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Dawn in this strange Arctic land was still four hours away.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
precisely as stated
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
look attentively
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading There is something in the sharp tang of the Arctic air, in the honest weariness of a long day of tramping, in the invigorating freshness of everything about one, that makes for perfect repose.
at the time that
From this reading When at last Marian pried her eyes open to look at her watch, she was surprised to learn that eight hours had passed.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
which person or people
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In spite of the problems that faced them, regardless of the mystery that haunted this chamber of nature, hour after hour, to the very tune of the whirling storm, the girls slept the calm and peaceful sleep of those who bear ill will toward no one.
