used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
Brewster's
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt it was the parlourmaid.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
Etc
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Everett
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eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
Graustark
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No doubt it was the parlourmaid.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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the force of workers available
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
Midthorne
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MillionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
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(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt it was the parlourmaid.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
parlourmaidnoun
a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door
From this reading No doubt it was the parlourmaid.
pokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
sound loudly and sonorously
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
propel through the air
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
Truxton
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No doubt it was the parlourmaid.
at the time that
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
in or at the place that
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
which person or people
From this reading Someone had come into the room--they did not know who nor when--to poke up the fire and to throw fresh coals into the grate.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The two old men sat in the library, eyeing the blue envelope that lay on the end of the long table nearest the fireplace, where a merry but unnoticed blaze crackled in the vain effort to cry down the shrieks of the bleak December wind that whistled about the corners of the house.
