used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
in addition
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
the act of burning something
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
devastatedverbUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/
past form of “devastate” — cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
From this reading But if she was puzzled, Kalus was devastated.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
at any time
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
a young female
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
located inward
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
Kalus
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From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
mindlessadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndləs/
lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
to a great degree or extent
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new-found
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From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And the girl, trying to hold on to hope enough for both of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
hard to endure
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
virusnounUS /ˈvaɪrəs/
(virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two weeks passed, following much the same pattern: Kalus trying to fight back against sickness and despair, his inner fire burning ever lower, a continuing downward spiral.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was puzzled also by Kalus' inability to recover from what seemed to her a simple, if severe, virus.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But despite the books and her new-found courage, she too began to feel numbed by the incessant howling of Winter, that raged like a mindless brute outside their doors, reaching in with deadly fingers at the slightest opportunity.
