used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The detective was evidently as pleased as Father Murray.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
BECKONINGverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
cassocknounUS /ˈkæsək/
a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective was evidently as pleased as Father Murray.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The detective was evidently as pleased as Father Murray.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Pastor had returned.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
HickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
engage in
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading The detective was evidently as pleased as Father Murray.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
PastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Pastor had returned.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The detective was evidently as pleased as Father Murray.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading He was leaning on "Old Hickory" and puffing at a cigar, with contentment in every line of his countenance.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Pastor had returned.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
Saunders
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From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
Sihasset
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From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BECKONING HAND The autumn tints were full on the trees in Sihasset, but the air was still balmy enough to make the veranda of Father Murray's residence far more pleasant than indoors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pipe in hand, wearing his comfortable old cassock, and with a smile of ineffable peace on his face, he sat chatting with Saunders.
