used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON FIRES AND LIGHTS.
andirons
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From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
bellowsnounUS /ˈbeloʊz/
(used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
start firing a weapon
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
FIRESnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading ON FIRES AND LIGHTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
hearth-brush
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From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
HooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
conformity or harmony
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
knobsnounUS /nɑːbz/
plural of “knob” — a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading ON FIRES AND LIGHTS.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON FIRES AND LIGHTS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading An iron bar, across the andirons, aids in keeping the fire safe, and in good order.
savesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
tongsnounUS /tɑːŋz/
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
From this reading Hooks, for holding up the shovel and tongs, a hearth-brush and bellows, and brass knobs to hang them on, should be furnished to every fireplace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A false back, of brick, may be put up in a deep fireplace.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A shallow fireplace saves wood, and gives out more heat than a deeper one.
