used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not many people were about the streets.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
crystalsnounUS /ˈkrɪstəlz/
plural of “crystal” — a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
HalifaxnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
engage in
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
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 Not many people were about the streets.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not many people were about the streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Not many people were about the streets.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Not many people were about the streets.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
express in words
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
up to a particular time
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
hard to endure
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
wharves
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From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
a Caucasian
From this reading Up and down, backward and forward, the wind whipped the white flakes, till it was a difficult matter to tell whether they came from earth or sky.
which person or people
From this reading Out on the harbor the wind screamed madly and flung the snowy crystals into the teeth of perplexed mariners who were trying to make their wharves, causing them to shake their heads impatiently, for the snow is a blanket for them, while fog is but a curtain.
belonging to which person
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A strong north wind raged like a wild beast over the peninsula on which the city of Halifax is built, driving before it a blinding snow storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few pedestrians whose business forced them to go abroad, went with bent heads and umbrellas under their arms.
