used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A naughty night to swim in."--SHAKESPEARE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
anglernounUS /ˈæŋɡlər/
a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
the act of burning something
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
Crombie's
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From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
dullnessnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
elementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
Hugh
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From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A naughty night to swim in."--SHAKESPEARE.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
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 But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading "A naughty night to swim in."--SHAKESPEARE.
absolutely essential
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "A naughty night to swim in."--SHAKESPEARE.
northeasternadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "A naughty night to swim in."--SHAKESPEARE.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "A naughty night to swim in."--SHAKESPEARE.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A naughty night to swim in."--SHAKESPEARE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening of the day succeeding the adventure of the angler was dark and tempestuous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The rain descended almost in a continuous sheet; and occasional powerful gusts of wind drove it hard against the northeastern windows of Hugh Crombie's inn.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading A fire, which the dullness of the evening, though a summer one, made necessary, was burning brightly on the hearth; and in front was placed a small round table, sustaining wine and glasses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But at least one apartment of the interior presented a scene of comfort and of apparent enjoyment, the more delightful from its contrast with the elemental fury that raged without.
