Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

confined by bonds

From this reading “He was bound to turn up sooner or later.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

round gourd of the calabash tree

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

serving as an essential component

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

a public meeting or assembly for open discussion

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “He was bound to turn up sooner or later.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

in an impartial manner

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “He was bound to turn up sooner or later.

provided with artificial light

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “He was bound to turn up sooner or later.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

a plane figure with the shape of half a circle

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading “He was bound to turn up sooner or later.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “He was bound to turn up sooner or later.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In the central chair sat the large figure of Judge Fulsom, puffing clouds of smoke from a calabash pipe; his twinkling eyes looking forth over his fat, creased cheeks roved impartially about the circle of excited faces.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “I can understand all right about Andrew Bolton’s turning up,” one man was saying.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

which person or people

From this reading In the barroom of the Brookville House the flaring kerosene lamp lit up a group of men and half-grown boys, who had strayed in out of the chill darkness to warm themselves around the great stove in the middle of the floor.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The wooden armchairs, which in summer made a forum of the tavern’s side piazza, had been brought in and ranged in a wide semicircle about the stove, marking the formal opening of the winter session.