used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
bent-iron
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From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
cindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
the state of being honored
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
litteringverbUS /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “litter” — strew
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
lolled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My!
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
not any; not one
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
OUTINGnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
Ranleigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
roastingnounUS /ˈroʊstɪŋ/
cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
shavingsnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/
plural of “shaving” — the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
Susanne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
the upper part of anything
From this reading They don't smell half good," reflected Hugh, sniffing with decided appreciation at the roasting apples placed on top of the stove.
tortoisenounUS /ˈtɔːrtəs/
usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
up-turned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
waggedverbUS /wæɡd/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Susanne held the post of honour, seated on an up-turned box in front of the stove, his feet on the high, bent-iron fender which kept the hot cinders from coming into contact with the piles of shavings littering the floor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Clive lolled back, his shoulders against the corner of the nearest bench, while Masters occupied a place on the same form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading PLANS FOR AN OUTING Round about the "tortoise" stove in the workshop at Ranleigh the tongues of certain of the boys wagged with a vigour there was no denying and no checking.
