Chapter XIV

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

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

(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 Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

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

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

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

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

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

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

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

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

make a crackling sound

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

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

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

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

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

only a very short time before

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

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

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

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

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

in a softened tone

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

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

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

held up in the air

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

engage in

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

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

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

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

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

on one occasion

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

above and across; more than

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

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

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

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

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

with low volume

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

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

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

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

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

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

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

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

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

precisely as stated

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Hear till her," Marget said to Mysie, with a broad grin on her face, as Ann's voice was heard greeting her mother.

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

From this reading For two days it was as if an enchantment had been thrown over Dreams, so great a quiet held the house.

(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 Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

at the time that

From this reading The enchantment lifted when the pony-cart bringing Ann back was seen coming up the hill.

during the time that

From this reading Mrs. Douglas at once began to pile the fire high with logs and coal; the Tatler, as if aware of an impending upheaval, awoke, stretched himself, and stalked out of the room, while in the kitchen Mysie flew to make hot toast and Marget gave a final polish to the already glittering silver.

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From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Marget and Mysie went about their work hardly speaking at all; Mrs. Douglas sat alone with her stocking and her books of devotion; the Tatler slept for hours together on chairs that he knew well were prohibited; the very fire did not crackle, but lay in a deep glow; the wind was hushed, and moved softly round the white-faced house among the heather.