used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
give encouragement to
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
the act of discovering something
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
having the place or position changed
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
at any time
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
fire-place
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From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
yet to be or coming
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
coins made of gold
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
hand-labor
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From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
in-doors
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From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
INFIRMadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
and nothing more
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
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 We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
a full supply
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
be seated
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
the season of growth
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
not in physical motion
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
transcendverbUS /trænˈsend/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Sawyer went up to the summit of esteem in public opinion; but to himself and to us he was the same as ever.
at the time that
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading We all looked forward to a quiet winter, snug with warmth and cheer in-doors, and bright outside with sparkling trees, brisk air, and frosty appetite, when a foolish idea arose which spoiled the comfort at least of two of us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked with his own hard hands and busy head just as he used to do; for although the mill was still in ruins, there was plenty of the finer work to do, which always required hand-labor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And at night he would sit at the end of the table furthest from the fire-place, with his spectacles on, and his red cheeks glowing, while he designed the future mill, which was to be built in the spring, and transcend every mill ever heard, thought, or dreamed of.
but in spite of that
From this reading FIRM AND INFIRM Strange as it may appear, our quiet little home was not yet disturbed by that great discovery of gold.
