used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
(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 Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'I really am curious to know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
coppicenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading 'I really am curious to know.
dampsnounUS /dæmps/
plural of “damp” — a slight wetness
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
DEALINGnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
FAITHFULNESSnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I really am curious to know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'I really am curious to know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
nightmaresnounUS /ˈnaɪtmerz/
plural of “nightmare” — a situation resembling a terrifying dream
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
oppressingverbUS /əˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'I really am curious to know.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
Roderick
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From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
SINNERnounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
Sophie
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From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The next day Roderick, having slept well, was greatly refreshed, and felt strong enough to move to his easy chair by the fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'And what can the rumours be that Sophie spoke of, Mary?' he asked.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mary had heaped up the peat and coppice oak on the hearth, and thrown open the window till the air grew sweet and wholesome, and the clammy damps of their hovel were dissipated like the nightmares that had been oppressing his brain all through the past dreary week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _DEALING WITH A SINNER IN LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS_.
