used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
consider or hold as true
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
(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 It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
a quantity of money
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
anachronismnounUS /əˈnækrənɪzəm/
something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One is in a measure prepared for being weather-bound in winter.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
lacking funds
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
chimney-corner
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From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
DIFFERverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
drearilyadverb
in a cheerless manner
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
assemble or get together
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
where you live at a particular time
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is in a measure prepared for being weather-bound in winter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading One is in a measure prepared for being weather-bound in winter.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is in a measure prepared for being weather-bound in winter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading One is in a measure prepared for being weather-bound in winter.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
rallying-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
realisesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realise” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
snugnessnoun
a state of warm snug comfort
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A day of dull aspect and soft rain in midsummer has the added depression that it seems an anachronism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SHOWING HOW FRIENDS MAY DIFFER The morning broke drearily for our friends, the two pedestrians, at the 'Blue Goat.'
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
weather-boundadjective
delayed or shut in by bad weather
From this reading One is in a measure prepared for being weather-bound in winter.
at the time that
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading One is in a measure prepared for being weather-bound in winter.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading It is in the want of this rallying-point, this little domestic altar, where all gather together in a common worship, that lies the dreary discomfort of being weather-bound in summer, and when the prison is some small village inn, noisy, disorderly, and dirty, the misery is complete.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You accept imprisonment as the natural fortune of the season, or you brave the elements prepared to let them do their worst, while, if confined to house, you have that solace of snugness, that comfortable chimney-corner which somehow realises an immense amount of the joys we concentrate in the word 'Home.'
