used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
bewilderverbUS /bɪˈwɪldər/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
divisible by two
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
FAREDverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
the act of departing
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading They were like hail to a horse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They were like hail to a horse.
HOW
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From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
KIRSTY
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From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
Steenie
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From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
possessing sweep
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
moving very fast
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were like hail to a horse.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
hard to endure
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The swift flakes struck at her eyes and ears like a swarm of vicious flies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After trying for a while to force her way, she suddenly became aware of utter ignorance as to the direction in which she was going, and, for the first time in her life, a fell terror possessed her--not for herself, but for Steenie and her father and mother.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading HOW KIRSTY FARED It was quite dark, and round her swept as it were a whirlpool of snow.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In such a wind, the blows of the soft thin snow, beating upon her face, now from one quarter, now from another, were enough to bewilder even a strong woman like Kirsty.
