used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to her standards, that was roughing it with a vengeance.
in addition
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
completely unclothed
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently she gave over thinking of her plight.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
footgearnoun
covering for a person's feet
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But presently she gave over thinking of her plight.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
the act of departing
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
hackingverbUS /ˈhækɪŋ/
-ing form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
how
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From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading According to her standards, that was roughing it with a vengeance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
and nothing more
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But presently she gave over thinking of her plight.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
pettishlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading But presently she gave over thinking of her plight.
in the near future
From this reading But presently she gave over thinking of her plight.
roughingverbUS /ˈrʌfɪŋ/
-ing form of “rough” — prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
From this reading According to her standards, that was roughing it with a vengeance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
soppingadverbUS /ˈsɑːpɪŋ/
extremely wet
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading According to her standards, that was roughing it with a vengeance.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading According to her standards, that was roughing it with a vengeance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But presently she gave over thinking of her plight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
toastedadjectiveUS /ˈtoʊstɪd/
browned over by exposure to heat
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading According to her standards, that was roughing it with a vengeance.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The fire warmed her, and, with the chill gone from her body, she bestowed a curious glance on her surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY Hazel discarded the wet coat, and, drawing a chair up to the fire, took off her sopping footgear and toasted her bare feet at the blaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her clothing was also wet, and she wondered pettishly how in the world she was going to manage with only the garments on her back--and those dirty and torn from hacking through the brush for a matter of two weeks.
