used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
ciphering
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From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
compensateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
adjust for
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
DIC
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From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
else
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From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
an act that fails
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
fireplacesnounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪsəz/
plural of “fireplace” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
GRATISadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəs/
costing nothing
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
LENDSverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
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 DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
oversightnounUS /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
by chance
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
established beyond doubt
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
Rita
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From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
Rita's
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From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
a source of difficulty
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
precisely as stated
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
volublyadverb
in a chatty manner
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everything," as Rita had asked, was told volubly, until Dic, perhaps by accident, clasped Rita's hand.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading His failure to do so earlier in the afternoon had been an oversight; but after the oversight had been corrected, comparative silence and watching the fire from the ciphering log proved a sufficiently pleasant pastime, and amply good enough for them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hope they have fireplaces and ciphering logs, soft, magnetic hands, and eloquent silence in paradise, else the place will surely be a failure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DIC LENDS MONEY GRATIS Such an hour as our young friends spent upon the ciphering log would amply compensate for the trouble of living a very long life.
