used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading This fire was the great attraction of the place.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This fire was the great attraction of the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading “THE RED LION.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
on one occasion
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
outdoingverbUS /ˌaʊtˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This fire was the great attraction of the place.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “THE RED LION.”
unusual or striking
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
sandedverbUS /ˈsændɪd/
past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE RED LION.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fire was the great attraction of the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The very distant prospect of it, gleaming out into the night, warmed and cheered the passer-by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a bright fire which kept it in a blaze of ruddy light, outdoing the lamps, which were not remarkable for their brilliancy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The parlour of the “Red Lion” was a room with a sanded floor, protected on the side next the door by wooden barriers with seats fixed into them, which acted the part at once of settles, and screens to keep out the draught.
