used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
ankle-deepadjective
coming only to the ankle or knee
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Murzoll's Child.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
traveling across
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
at any time
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
immediately past
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
moraines
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From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
Murzoll's
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From this reading Murzoll's Child.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
snow-fields
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From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Last night's sleeplessness lay heavily upon her limbs, and she almost despaired of ever reaching the end of her journey.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
WallynounUS /ˈwɔːli/
a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
Wally'snounUS /ˈwɔːliz/
possessive form of “wally” — a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
at the time that
From this reading Large drops stood on Wally's brow, when suddenly as by a magic stroke she stood before a dense wall of cloud.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For five hours did Wally continue to ascend; now over whole fields of fragrant Alpine plants, now sinking ankle-deep in snow-fields, or crossing broad moraines.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her hands and feet trembled, for to struggle for life during five hours against so steep an ascent is hard work.
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