used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
anew
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
in the past
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
dearly loved
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
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 They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
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 honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
mounding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
resinousadjective
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
rummagedverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒd/
past form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
sliversnounUS /ˈslɪvərz/
plural of “sliver” — a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
very small
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
tomblike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The honeymoon cottage felt a trifle chilly now to his old bones, but on that January night long ago it had held a tomblike cold.
hard to endure
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Just as he had done on that night, now he rummaged the old brass pot beside the hearth, finding scraps of slivers of kindling, mounding them into a heap under the logs, struck flint, and fired a bit of bark.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
precisely as stated
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had been very silly that night, he knew now, and was glad of the gay nonsense that had lightened the beginning for them.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The tiny flame wavered and grew as he blew upon it and coaxed fire to burn, as he had done for his beloved.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finally it leaped in a bright blaze to the resinous pine logs and Jefferson dropped into the chair again, trying to vision her there, shaking the snow off her riding skirt, holding one foot and then the other near to the blaze while he held her up with a supporting arm.
