used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Gittin' her back up for a blizzard, looks like.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
apoplecticadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈplektɪk/
pertaining to or characteristic of apoplexy
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Gittin' her back up for a blizzard, looks like.
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
BLIZZARDnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
breastedadjectiveUS /ˈbrestəd/
having a breast or breasts; or breasts as specified; used chiefly in compounds
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
at any time
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Gittin' her back up for a blizzard, looks like.
Gittin
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From this reading "Gittin' her back up for a blizzard, looks like.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading It was his habit to grumble.
an established custom
From this reading It was his habit to grumble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Gittin' her back up for a blizzard, looks like.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his habit to grumble.
Katma
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From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
Kusiak
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From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Gittin' her back up for a blizzard, looks like.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
go across or through
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
Pete
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From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
put a saddle on
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
Swiftwater
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From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as he studied the heavy billows of cloud banked above the peaks and in the saddle between, there was real anxiety in his red, apoplectic face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been complaining ever since they had started.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his habit to grumble.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Gittin' her back up for a blizzard, looks like.
uphilladverbUS /ˈʌpˈhɪl/
against difficulties
From this reading IN THE BLIZZARD "Swiftwater" Pete, the driver of the stage between Kusiak and Katma, did not like the look of the sky as his ponies breasted the long uphill climb that ended at the pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his habit to grumble.
