used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
Askwith's
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From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
breakfasted
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From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
lacking funds
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
crystallineadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstəlaɪn/
consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly what he predicted had happened.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
Flossie
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From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
Guyse
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From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Exactly what he predicted had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Exactly what he predicted had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Exactly what he predicted had happened.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
Innes
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From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
and nothing more
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
MusterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
Nin
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From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
Ninian
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From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
not any; not one
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
Pele
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From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Exactly what he predicted had happened.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
express in words
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
in the near future
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
confined on all sides
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading No heavy luggage could be taken, but that could be sent for as soon as the roads permitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
weather-prophet
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From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Exactly what he predicted had happened.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading About midnight the wind dropped, the snow ceased, and now the frost gripped the ground like iron, and the village lay surrounded by radiant whiteness, reflecting the first sunbeam on its crystalline surface.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DARK TOWER The morning broke with a clear sky, proving that, whatever his shortcomings, Ninian Guyse was a good weather-prophet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Flossie awoke Miss Innes just as day was breaking, to say that "Muster Nin" begged that she would be quick, as he meant to drive her to the Pele in Mr. Askwith’s sleigh as soon as they had breakfasted.
