used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
ATTEMPTSnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
DictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
doesn't
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From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
engage in
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
express in words
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
SKIESnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
spirituallyadverbUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəliː/
in a spiritual manner
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Some people say the snow is caused by the angels shaking the feather beds up in Heaven; but that, both scientifically and spiritually too, appears to me an improbable solution.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
precisely as stated
From this reading But that description doesn't seem to make us know very much more about it somehow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
in or at the place that
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Dictionary says it is 'a frozen moisture, which falls from the atmosphere in white flakes.'
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHICH ATTEMPTS TO SHOW WHY THE SKIES FALL.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you know what the snow is and where it comes from?
