adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
atenounUS /eɪt/
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — 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 "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
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 VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
filigreenounUS /ˈfɪləɡriː/
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
I've
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From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
POSTPONESverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnz/
third-person singular of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
SEARCHverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
thickenedadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənd/
made or having become thick
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose I've been getting luxurious, for I seem to resent it now," observed Vane.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
VANEnounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
We've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We've had it a good deal colder on other trips.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading VANE POSTPONES THE SEARCH When Vane rose early the next morning, there was frost in the air.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The firs glistened with delicate silver filigree, and thin spears of ice stretched out from behind the boulders in the stream.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The smoke of the fire thickened the light haze that filled the hollow, and when breakfast was ready the men ate hastily, eager for the exertion that would put a little warmth into them.
