used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
divisible by two
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
exhiliration
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
brought together in one place
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
a state of high honor
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
immediately past
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
Leland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
held dear
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
redlyadverb
displaying a red color
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
skisnounUS /skiːz/
plural of “ski” — narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
move hurridly
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
StoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
sunspotnounUS /ˈsʌnspɑːt/
a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was still sadness in her breast but it was but a sunspot in the great glory of her happiness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
Wanda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHORT CUT Wanda Leland, her lithe body bending gracefully and easily as she drove her light skis over the glistening crust of the snow, shot down the last long slope in a sort of ecstasy inspired by the exhiliration of silent speed and the crisp brightness of the early afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading She had left Wayne happy in the two things which mattered: He loved her even as she loved him; he was a strong man and a true.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But now suddenly, even while her lips curved redly to her gay laughter, was the gladness to go out of her.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stooping forward a little she took the short leap across the three foot wide gulch at the base of the knoll upon which the house stood, and laughed aloud as she landed and with gathered impetus sped a score of feet up the knoll itself.
