Chapter V · Ice and Its Formation

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

(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 “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

for the reason that

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

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From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

offering little or no hope

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

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 “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

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From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading What exhilaration and glow we found in the fascinating sport.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

set up or found

From this reading What exhilaration and glow we found in the fascinating sport.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

brought together in one place

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading What exhilaration and glow we found in the fascinating sport.

hold firmly

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

the peak of a hill

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

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From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

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From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

on one occasion

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

above and across; more than

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

a small lake

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

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From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading What exhilaration and glow we found in the fascinating sport.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

in a strange manner

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

possessing sweep

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

in a swift manner

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The ice crystal-clear beneath our polished steel, as we glided bird-like, swiftly over the polished, mirror-like pond beneath us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What exhilaration and glow we found in the fascinating sport.

at the time that

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

which person or people

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

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From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading When in mid-winter, pond, lake, and river are covered with a glittering icy coat of mail, when the rushing babble of the little brook sounds strangely muffled and restrained because of its icy fetters, then we know that all nature is once more in the stern, iron grasp of winter, which brings with its piercing icy breath, great discomfort, as well as charm and exhilaration to all.

a tract of open rolling country (especially upland)

From this reading “Down swept the chill wind from the mountain peak From the snow five thousand summers old; On open wold and hilltop bleak, it gathered all the cold— The little brook heard it and built a roof ’Neath which he could house him, winter-proof.”

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading For who has not at some time in their lives revelled in the wonderful, joyous pleasures of skating?