used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
(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 members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
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 All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
I've
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From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
Obed
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From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
on one occasion
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
not in physical motion
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.
