adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
filmyadjective
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
frost-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
indigenousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/
originating where it is found
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
Knapendyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
rigours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
SailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
splashesnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪz/
plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Knapendyke was positive and reassuring in his contention that no great amount of snow ever fell upon the island.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sailors, sniffing the gale that night, shook their heads and said there was snow on the tail of it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The ridge of trees over against the shore became vague and shapeless beneath the filmy veil, while the sea out beyond the breakers was clothed in a grey shroud, bleak and impenetrable.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morning found the ground mottled with splashes of white and a fine, frost-like sleet blowing fitfully across the plain.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading While much of the vegetation was of a character indigenous to the temperate zone, there was, he pointed out, another type peculiar to tropical climates,--and although the latter was of a singularly hardy nature, it was not calculated to survive the rigours of a harsh, protracted winter.
