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Meanings of small whirlwind in English

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Usage of small whirlwind in English
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And again like a small whirlwind of hailstones the sticks shook on the drum.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volu...
2
You have seen a small whirlwind in the street.
Home Geography for Primary Grades
3
Soheila shook her head, and the leaves in my yard spun into a small whirlwind.
The Angel Stone
4
There was a sound of quick footsteps outside, and Mamie entered the room like a small whirlwind.
The Coming of Bill
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She rose from her seat like a small whirlwind and confronted Owen with scarlet cheeks and blazing eyes.
The Making of a Soul
6
As usual, it appeared as though a whirlwind, a small whirlwind but a thorough one, had passed through it.
Ralestone Luck
7
But she was already yards away, her skirt making a small whirlwind that went after her through the withered leaves.
Donal Grant
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There was a crash as the heavy paper-weight struck the floor and then a small whirlwind landed on the astonished George.
Rosemary
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Like a small whirlwind composed of muslin, lace, and ribbons, Gwen tore down the avenue, shouting, and screaming as she ran.
Princess Polly's Gay Winter
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Mr. Phelps' meditations were interrupted by the entrance of Will, who burst into the room with the force of a small whirlwind.
Winning His "W": A Story of Freshman Year at College
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Two doors were unlocked, and then like a small whirlwind Pat scrambled out, rushed to Dick's feet and grovelled there in an ecstasy of joy.
Dick Lionheart
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It was as if he was looking at a small whirlwind or "dust-devil", about the size of a man...
The Complete Rama Omnibus
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Standing before her brother, desperately trying to shield him, Sophie loosed a series of small whirlwinds.
The Magician
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She left small whirlwinds of air behind her when she moved, in which her veils and scarves fluttered and spun.
Widdershins
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A succession of small whirlwinds carried aloft the sand in front of their houses, which were ranged not far apart on the hillside.
Woman on the American Frontier / A Valuable and Authentic Histor...
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Small whirlwind across language varieties
United Kingdom
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