16th
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From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
Arctowski
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From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
AUTUMNALadjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
bejewelled
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From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
BIRD'S-EYEadjective
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
coatedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊtəd/
having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
crow's-nest
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From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
crystalsnounUS /ˈkrɪstəlz/
plural of “crystal” — a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
to come or go into
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
gem-like
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From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
hoar-frost
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From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
laddersnounUS /ˈlædərz/
plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
arrange in a container
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
with speed
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
determined
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
roostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
a strong line
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
shiveryadjective
cold enough to cause shivers
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Arctowski entered the bottom of the barrel first and quickly kicked and pushed out the frost, sending down a cloud of ice which covered my face and sent streams of sharp crystals down my back.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
TEMPESTS
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From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two could rest in the nest at one time, and at best it is a shivery roost, but Arctowski and I resolved to enter it this morning and there spend an hour in study and philosophy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE PACK--AUTUMNAL TEMPESTS On the morning of the 16th several of us went to the crow’s-nest to get a bird’s-eye view of the pack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
a Caucasian
From this reading The metallic jingle of these crystals made a music full of curious interest, and the gem-like glitter of the masts fired by the silvery beams, as the sun rose over the white splendour of the pack, was a sight which made us hesitate to tread on the bejewelled ropes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We climbed up over a series of rope ladders which were coated with an inch of hoar-frost in large crystals.
