a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The snow settles and remains.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
ARIZONAnounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
bitesnounUS /baɪts/
plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun shines, but without warmth.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
felt-lined
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From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
not any; not one
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
on one occasion
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
and nothing more
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
overshoes
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From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The snow settles and remains.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading The snow settles and remains.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading The sun shines, but without warmth.
shutsverbUS /ʃʌts/
third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow settles and remains.
not in physical motion
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shines, but without warmth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The snow settles and remains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The still air bites through any clothing but furs, moccasins, or felt-lined overshoes.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The sun shines, but without warmth.
at the time that
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ARIZONA When winter comes in Canada it shuts down with no uncertainty.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sun shines, but without warmth.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The farmers hug the shelter of their houses, and only that work which is known as "doing the chores" receives attention when once winter sets its seal upon the land.
