used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
using the voice; not silently
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
Barliton
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From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
blue-grayadjective
of grey tinged with blue
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
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 When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
DakotanounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
half-inch
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From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
Jane
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From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
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 There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
powderyadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdəri/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
unusual or striking
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
sheepskinnounUS /ˈʃiːpskɪn/
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
move hurridly
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
the upper part of anything
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
visornounUS /ˈvaɪzər/
a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Grahame walked with shoulders stooped, head bent forward and down, until he was peering out at the storm through the half-inch slit between the visor of his cap and the top of a sheepskin collar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But he had covered little more than half of the fifteen miles to his home when a blue-gray wall of clouds arose in the west and came on with the terrifying speed of the genuine Dakota blizzard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
at the time that
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
in or at the place that
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
wherein
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From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A remarkable story wherein the poignant drama of man’s eternal battle with the forces of Nature is impressively brought out: by the author of “Captain Jack” and “At Bay.”
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading When he left the little prairie town of Barliton, two hours before, the sun had been shining, and although it was thirty below, he anticipated nothing worse than a cold drive, ending as usual by the big coal stove where he rocked and read the papers aloud to Jane as she prepared his supper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were several inches of loose snow on the ground, and John knew what the wind would do to those powdery flakes.
