used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
at or in the front
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
(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 The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
uttered without voice
From this reading “That’s over,” she breathed.
buffetedadjectiveUS /bəˈfeɪd/
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
CastingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
immediately past
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
Marian's
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From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
pantingly
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From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
cut with a saw
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
snow-packed
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From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
That's
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From this reading “That’s over,” she breathed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A cup of perfect coffee, followed by a dash into the bracing Arctic morning, completely revived Marian’s spirits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The passing of the rapids by the overland trail was all that their host had promised.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Struggling over rocky, snow-packed slopes; slipping, sliding, buffeted by strong winds, beaten back by swinging overhanging branches of ancient spruce and firs, they made their way pantingly forward until at last, with a little cry of joy, Marian saw their own sleds in the trail ahead.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Casting one longing look backward at the mysterious treasure of ancient dishes and old ivory, throwing doubt and discouragement to the winds, with energy and courage she set herself to face the problems of the day.
