Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

later than; following

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

eagerly desirous

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

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From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

exhale hard

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

the act of burning something

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

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

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

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

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

an outlying farm

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

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

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

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

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

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

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

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

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

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

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

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

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

gather

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

join again

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

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

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

possessing sweep

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

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

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

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

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

hard to endure

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

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

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

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

From this reading Mowbray's hands and feet were very cold, but he sat motionless, trying to rally his forces after a crushing blow.

at the time that

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A HEAVY BLOW Snow was drifting around the Grange before a bitter wind when Mowbray sat in his study with a stern, anxious face.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The light of the lamp on his writing table fell upon a black-edged letter that lay beside a bundle of documents; the big stove in a corner glowed a dull red, and acrid fumes of burning wood escaped as the icy draughts swept in.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had left his guests half an hour before, when the mounted mail-carrier had called, and he could not force himself to rejoin them yet.

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

From this reading The sound of music reached him from the hall, where some of his younger neighbors were spending the evening, and he frowned when an outbreak of laughter followed the close of a song.