used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUPPER AT HOME.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SUPPER AT HOME.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
ten 10s
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
and nothing more
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
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 Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
and nothing more
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
by chance
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
not in physical motion
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading SUPPER AT HOME.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the wide fireplace the minister had kindled a fire; and in a little blue teapot he was just making the tea; the kettle stood on the hearth.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was as pretty and cheerful a home view as any bride need wish to see for the first evening in her new house.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Diana knew it, and took the effect, which possibly was only heightened by the consciousness that she wished herself five hundred miles away.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The windows were open still, and the dusky air without was full of cool freshness.
