to or in a foreign country
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Paul staggered after them.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
braches
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From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
conjectured
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From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
deperately
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From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
moving swiftly
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
set up or found
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
made afraid
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
and nothing more
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
Nuthin
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From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul staggered after them.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Paul staggered after them.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Paul staggered after them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
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 Besides, there seemed to be many braches [branches] torn from the trees flying through the air, so that it was perilous to life and limb to be abroad.
precisely as stated
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
at the time that
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This sort of an explanation just fitted in with what Paul had conjectured.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The wind was very strong, and it was impossible to walk in places without bending down almost to the earth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had found it hard to believe that Nuthin would be so frightened as to cling deperately [desperately] to the flying tent, when he knew that it was being carried off by the gale.
