used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
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 The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
crimpy
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From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
the first light of day
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
divisible by two
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
set up or found
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
go away from a place
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
not one, and not any
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
rekindledverbUS /riˈkɪndəld/
past form of “rekindle” — kindle anew, as of a fire
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
put a saddle on
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD FIGHTING Dawn found the boys in the saddle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A two hours' respite had freshened horses and riders.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Joel rode a wide circle around the entrance to the cove, in search of cattle tracks in the snow, and on finding that none had offered to leave their shelter, joined his brother at the rekindled fire under the cliff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cattle were resting contentedly, the fluffy snow underneath having melted from the warmth of their bodies, while the diversity of colors in the herd were blended into one in harmony with the surrounding scene.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The morning was crimpy cold, but the horses warmed to the work, and covered the two miles to the bend before the sun even streaked the east.
