used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His action was mechanical and unheeding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His action was mechanical and unheeding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
dolenounUS /doʊl/
a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
an established custom
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His action was mechanical and unheeding.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
LEGIONSnounUS /ˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading His action was mechanical and unheeding.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
not any; not one
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he sat down; and, as he sat, he heard the howling of the dogs as, in chorus, they mourned their dead companions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE FOREST LEGIONS Nick kicked the bodies of the two dogs from the doorway.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading His action was mechanical and unheeding.
vibrated
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From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Then, by force of habit, he kindled a fire in the stove, though he had no thought or desire for warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His action was mechanical and unheeding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the noise continued the man's nerves vibrated with the hideous dole.
