used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
Druce
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From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
Ingram
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From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
and nothing more
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
lolled
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From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
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 Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
and nothing more
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
soul-crisis
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From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
(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 Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
you've
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From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
