Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

the act of waking

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

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

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

terminate

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

put on clothes

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

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

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

with gloom

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

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

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

easily agitated

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

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

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

a special situation

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Down in the back-yard James and John were feeding the cattle; the bleating of the sheep and the lowing of the cows came to her ear as she turned with a shiver from the window.

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

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading There were but few objects to break up the monotonous level, and the mottled November sky frowned gloomily and coldly down upon her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

precisely as stated

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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

From this reading It was a part of Richard's bargain with Eunice that Ethie should always have a bright, warm fire to dress by, and the first thing Ethelyn heard as she unclosed her eyes was the sound of Eunice blowing the coals and kindlings into a blaze as she knelt upon the hearth, with her cheeks and eyes extended to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

in or at the place that

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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 It was a very dreary awakening, and Ethelyn sighed as she looked from her window out upon the far-stretching prairie, where the first snows of the season were falling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.

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

From this reading ANDY TRIES TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Ethelyn was very sick with a nervous headache, and so Andy did not go in with his kindlings that night, but put the basket near the door, where Eunice would find it in the morning.