speak to
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
Barney
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From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
dunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
divisible by two
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
a young female
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
Gordon
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From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
how
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From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
immediately past
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
Muriel
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From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
Muriel's
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From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
snowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
a person, without saying who
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Gordon was so interested in her book that she did not notice Muriel’s suppressed excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
not known
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
which person or people
From this reading The girl could think of nothing but the letter and its possible reception by the Mr. Storm, who, of course, was her father.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What if this unknown father might prove to be someone for whom she could not care?
WindyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading The blinding snowstorm which had started the night before, as Muriel and Captain Barney had returned from Windy Island, increased in fury during the night and even Muriel did not care to battle through the elements the next day to visit the cabins on the dunes.
showing curiosity
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She indeed was curious to see the address to which the letter was to be sent and she looked eagerly out at the storm, wondering how long it would last.
