used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
ANGOSTURAnoun
the bitter bark of a South American tree; used in medicines and liqueurs and bitters
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
at any time
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
moving swiftly
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
KentuckiannounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiən/
a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
Madre
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From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
midwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
on one occasion
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
go across or through
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had obtained a heavy blanket coat or overcoat from the stores, and he was glad enough now to pull it closely around him and turn its collar up about his neck, as he walked back and forth in the chilly blasts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASS OF ANGOSTURA It was almost midwinter now in Mexico, and here, in the northern part of the republic, on the great plateau, it was cold.
a Caucasian
From this reading Phil more than once had seen the snow flying, and far away it lay in white sheets on the peaks of the Sierra Madre.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night was dark, and, with the icy winds cutting him, Phil, after the other sentinel had turned away, felt more lonesome in this far strange land than he had ever been before in his life.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At each end of his beat he met another sentinel, a young Kentuckian like himself, and, for the sake of company, they would exchange a friendly word or two before they parted.
