used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
BONDSnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading _He_ had conquered the storm!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
moving swiftly
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
fro
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From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _He_ had conquered the storm!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _He_ had conquered the storm!
heart-storm
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From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
inrushnoun
an inflow
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
held up in the air
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
the state of being asleep
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
snow-powder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
having a supporting base
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She shivered as an icy blast sent the snow-powder flying half across the room, closed the door, and resumed her tireless journey to and fro, to and fro, and at each turn she glanced at the sleeping man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She lifted the latch and flung open the door, standing upon the threshold amid the seething inrush of the storm.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE MISSING BONDS The walls of the room seemed the restraining bars of a prison, shutting her apart from life and the right to love.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
belonging to which person
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The fine snow felt good against her throbbing temples, and she stared into the blackness whose whirling chaos voiced the violence of the heart-storm that raged within her breast.
