used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
Artegui
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From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
cause to be bored
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
easy-chair
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From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
flattenedadjectiveUS /ˈflætənd/
having been flattened
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
not in action or at work
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
and nothing more
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
set afire or burning
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
Lucía
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From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
reverynoun
an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He was resting, doubtless, from the fatigue caused by lighting the logs that burned so cheerfully in the fireplace, and ordering and pouring out the tea, to which he had added a few drops of rum.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Artegui leaned back in an easy-chair, listless as usual, plunged in idle revery.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Lucía had just finished drying her wet garments at the fire that Artegui had lighted for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her hair, which the rain had flattened against her forehead, was beginning to curl slightly at the temples; her clothing was still steaming, but the beneficent warmth pervading her frame had in some degree brought back her natural buoyancy of spirits.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Only the feathers of her hat, drooping sadly, notwithstanding their owner’s efforts to restore to them their graceful curl by holding them to the fire, bore witness to the ravages of the storm.
