used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAINFUL MYSTERY.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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how
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From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A PAINFUL MYSTERY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading A PAINFUL MYSTERY.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
try to get or reach
From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
snowflakesnounUS /ˈsnoʊfleɪks/
plural of “snowflake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
hard to endure
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arnold was leading, and I was some distance back, trudging alongside of Flora, and trying to keep up her spirits.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
at the time that
From this reading But good fortune befell us when we least expected it.
in or at the place that
From this reading But how and where should we seek shelter?
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Each man, I am sure, asked himself that question uneasily, and the quest grew more hopeless as we groped our way on for a quarter of an hour, our faces set against the stinging cold wind and the biting snowflakes.
