the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "He won't say any more now."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
Churchwarden's
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From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Wait till the rooms clear."
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't look so frightened, Sage," whispered her aunt.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
made afraid
From this reading "Don't look so frightened, Sage," whispered her aunt.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Don't look so frightened, Sage," whispered her aunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
immediately past
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Don't look so frightened, Sage," whispered her aunt.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "He won't say any more now."
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "He won't say any more now."
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
preternaturallyadverb
in a supernatural manner
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "Wait till the rooms clear."
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
SagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading "Don't look so frightened, Sage," whispered her aunt.
express in words
From this reading "He won't say any more now."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Don't look so frightened, Sage," whispered her aunt.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait till the rooms clear."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
tobacco-box
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From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait till the rooms clear."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
in or at the place that
From this reading But at last the weary meal came to an end, and as the table was cleared both aunt and niece grew hopeful, for the Churchwarden's brow was less rugged as he went to the ledge where his pipe lay, took the tobacco-box placed at his elbow by his niece, and calmly proceeded to fill his pipe.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Don't look so frightened, Sage," whispered her aunt.
won't
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From this reading "He won't say any more now."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I shall," cried the farmer gruffly, for his hearing seemed to have become preternaturally sharpened.
