Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

(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 A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

covered with beads of liquid

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

the act of burning something

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

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From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

clothing in general

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

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From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

having a defect

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

a boy or man

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “flapjack” — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

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 A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

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From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

above and across; more than

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

go across or through

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

flesh of young or small pike

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

a special situation

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading My, it makes a fellow hungry to think of such good things!

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW TO BUILD AND HOW TO FURNISH A DANIEL BOONE CABIN.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

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From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Roasted ears of sweet-corn, flapjacks, and corn-dodgers, “piping hot,” pass in a procession before us, and, as the sparks fly up the chimney, The Ghosts of the Fireplace troop in: and a hale and husky lot of ghosts they are, with their coon-skin caps, buckskin clothes, and beaded moccasins.

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From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

in or at the place that

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

a short light gust of air

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

sound of something in rapid motion

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Imagination is a great thing and can do wonders; it can surround the most commonplace objects with an atmosphere of romance, in which nothing is impossible or improbable.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.

but in spite of that

From this reading A whiff of smoke from the fireplace where wood is burning, means nothing but a faulty chimney; yet, as the smell of burning wood reaches the nostrils, Association sets the wheels of Imagination’s Mill whirring, and all unbidden come visions floating through our minds of camps, camp-fires, fish--pickerel, bass, and trout; quail, rabbits, and venison-steaks, broiling over the hot coals.