Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

a quantity of money

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

for the reason that

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

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From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

rid of obstructions

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

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 She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; “crisp” is archaic

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

slightly wet

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

immediately past

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

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From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

and nothing more

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

a full supply

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

in the near future

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

on the contrary

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

being or resembling melting snow

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

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From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

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From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

neither attractive nor tempting

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

up to a particular time

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

accept gladly

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading There was a crinkle on her smooth broad forehead, and an uneasy expression in her eyes--as though some troublesome thought had obtruded itself--presently the crinkle deepened and widened into a frown, and she walked impatiently to the fireplace, where a black, uninviting fire smouldered in a cheerless sort of way, and took up the poker in rather an aggressive manner, then shook her head, as she glanced at the half-empty coal-scuttle.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I at least will do my duty."--_Caesar_.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She was cold, and the clinging damp peculiar to November made her shiver; but a cheery blaze would be too great a self-indulgence; left to itself the fire would last until tea-time--she would be back in plenty of time for Marcus's late tea--he should have a warm clear fire to welcome him and a plate of smoking French toast, because it was so economical and only took half the amount of butter.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young Mrs. Luttrell stood at the window one November afternoon, buttoning her gloves in an absent and perfunctory manner, as she looked out at the slushy road and greasy pavement.