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From this reading Once the thermometer marked 30 degrees below zero.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
ARCTICnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Once the thermometer marked 30 degrees below zero.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There was not a breath of wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
COW-HOUSE
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From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Once the thermometer marked 30 degrees below zero.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
FINLANDER'S
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From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
FIREPLACEnounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
greenishadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
HAPARANDA
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From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
INTERIORadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
the act of departing
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
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 I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Once the thermometer marked 30 degrees below zero.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
on one occasion
From this reading Once the thermometer marked 30 degrees below zero.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
confined on all sides
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a breath of wind.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading Once the thermometer marked 30 degrees below zero.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The atmosphere was clear, and not a cloud was to be seen in the pale blue sky, turning into greenish as it approached the horizon.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
which person or people
From this reading I left Haparanda in the beginning of January, surrounded by the friends who had taken such an interest in me.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was not a breath of wind.
WINDSTORMS
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From this reading FINE WEATHER LEAVING HAPARANDA.--WINDSTORMS SUCCEED.--A FINLANDER'S FARM.--STRANGE FIREPLACE.--INTERIOR OF A COW-HOUSE.--QUEER FOOD FOR CATTLE.--PASSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading Once the thermometer marked 30 degrees below zero.
