used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
(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 It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
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 It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
sawingverbUS /ˈsɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading "Hark! how the boughs of the trees are sawing and cracking against each other."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
snow-shoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
in the near future
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
store-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
at the time that
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was on the Saturday evening, when they had all assembled round the fire, for it was more cold than it had hitherto been, that the moaning of the wind among the trees of the forest announced a gale of wind from the northward.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We shall have it soon," observed Martin, "winter mostly comes in with a gale."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I reckon we may get our snow-shoes out of the store-house, John," said Martin, "and then we shall see how you can get over the ground with them when you go hunting.
