adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
Andreevich
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From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ‘Go on in front!’ he cried.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
endlesslyadverbUS /ˈendləsli/
continuing forever without end
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading ‘Go on in front!’ he cried.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘Go on in front!’ he cried.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Go on in front!’ he cried.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Petrushka kneeling in his low sledge started his horse.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Petrushka kneeling in his low sledge started his horse.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Petrushka kneeling in his low sledge started his horse.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
Mukhorty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
neighing
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From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘Go on in front!’ he cried.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
Petrushka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Petrushka kneeling in his low sledge started his horse.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
scenting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
snowedverbUS /snoʊd/
past form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Petrushka kneeling in his low sledge started his horse.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
VnounUS /viː/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
Vasili
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mukhorty, who had been neighing for some time past, now scenting a mare ahead of him started after her, and they drove out into the street.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading V Vasili Andreevich went over to his sledge, found it with difficulty in the darkness, climbed in and took the reins.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They drove again through the outskirts of the village and along the same road, past the yard where the frozen linen had hung (which, however, was no longer to be seen), past the same barn, which was now snowed up almost to the roof and from which the snow was still endlessly pouring past the same dismally moaning, whistling, and swaying willows, and again entered into the sea of blustering snow raging from above and below.
