used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
the state of being absent
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
anew
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
a youthful male person
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
BrindleadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪndəl/
having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
psychological suffering
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
excludingverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
LashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
roarsnounUS /rɔːrz/
plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Philip has shut up old Brindle, snug and warm,” said he, “and I have helped him fill Robin’s crib.”
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sounding tempest roars, the foaming waves Lash round the rugged coast; amid the howl Of raging winds is heard the signal gun Warning of danger and distress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charles, with much animation, informed his mother that everything was well sheltered from the storm.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The thick curtains were drawn around the windows, excluding the sight, if not the sound, of the tempest without, and the cheerful group again encircled their warm and glowing fire, but much lamenting the absence of Herbert.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That is well, my good boy,” said his mother, “and now, after taking good care of your dependents, you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasant fireside.”
