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From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
how long something has existed
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
move towards
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
BUYINGnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
Carl
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From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
Earle
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From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
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, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
moving swiftly
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
flying-machine
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From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
brought together in one place
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
ICE-YACHT
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From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
learnedlyadverb
with erudition; in an erudite manner
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
shiversnounUS /ˈʃɪvərz/
plural of “shiver” — a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
sizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/
hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
sputteringnounUS /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
steam-heating
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From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BUYING AN ICE-YACHT “An ice-yacht,” observed Carl learnedly, “is the nearest approach at the present age to a flying-machine.”
Trevor
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From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two good hickory logs were crackling merrily, and, although owing to the fact that the steam-heating apparatus was evidently on a strike and their backs were constantly caressed by shivers, their knees and faces were radiantly warm; and that was sufficient comfort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A huge paper bag was perched on the table, and the quartet were busily munching big, rosy apples, while close to the ashes four more were sizzling and sputtering in the heat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two, with Trevor and Stewart Earle, were gathered close about the fireplace in Number 16 Masters.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “And I never cared a bit about flying,” answered Dick, without enthusiasm.
