used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
(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 All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
next to; at the side of
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
start firing a weapon
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
a long fixed look
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
without good reason
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Take a seat beside my fire, and we will pass the night together!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
go across or through
From this reading Take a seat beside my fire, and we will pass the night together!
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Take a seat beside my fire, and we will pass the night together!
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
sweet-smellingadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
carry out
From this reading Take a seat beside my fire, and we will pass the night together!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
in or at that place or location
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Take a seat beside my fire, and we will pass the night together!
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Take a seat beside my fire, and we will pass the night together!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
at the time that
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
a Caucasian
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
whiteradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtər/
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
whitestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtɪst/
superlative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
belonging to which person
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
wildwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On his head was a crown of fresh and sweet-smelling grasses; his lips were curved in a beautiful smile, and he carried in his hand a bunch of flowers that filled the lodge with the fragrance of the wildwood.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Take a seat beside my fire, and we will pass the night together!
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
XXInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading XXI THE WHITE MAN'S FOOT IN a lodge built close beside a frozen river sat an old man, whose hair was whiter than the whitest snow, and he shook and trembled as he sat there, hearing nothing but the gale that raged outside and seeing nothing but the flakes of snow that leaped and whirled about his chilly wigwam.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, my son," said the old man, "it does my old eyes good to gaze upon you!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading All the coals of his fire were covered with white ashes and the fire itself was dying away unheeded, when a bright youth with red blood in his cheeks walked lightly through the open doorway.
