Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

(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 All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

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

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

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From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

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

From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

the act of burning something

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

the act of closing something

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

a female human offspring

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

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

From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

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From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

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

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

a room where books are kept

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

set afire or burning

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

not any; not one

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

participate in games or sport

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

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From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

a city in the central Netherlands

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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From this reading "Souvent femme varie; Bien fol est, qui s'y fie."

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

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

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We sat by the firelight in the old library of Kerton Manor.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was her mission to be chaperon in ordinary to her daughter and her daughter's friends, and she went through with it, admirable in her patient self-denial.

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

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dreary January evening was closing in, with a sharp sleet lashing the windows and rattling on their diamond panes, but the gleams from the great burning logs lighted up the dark crimson cushions of Utrecht and the polished walnut panels so changefully and enticingly that no one had the heart to think of candles.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading All the younger members of the party were assembled there, with Mrs. Bellasys to play propriety.