used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
(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 They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
better-half
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From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
ChoicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
ComprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
GemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
HumornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
HumoristnounUS /ˈhjuːmərəst/
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
immediately past
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
engage in
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
neighbor'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
PathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
quiltnounUS /kwɪlt/
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
determined
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
SarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
shiveringly
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From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
slabsnounUS /slæbz/
plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Have always used pine slabs and pieces of our neighbor's fence.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Our better-half threw a quilt over her, and shiveringly remarked that she never knew what real solid comfort was until she got a coal stove.
in or at the place that
From this reading After supper we took a piece of ice and rubbed our hands warm, and went in where that stove was, resolved to make her draw and burn if it took all the pine fence in the first Ward.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Comprising the Choicest Gems of Wit, Humor, Sarcasm and Pathos of America's Favorite Humorist, We never had a coal stove around the house until last Saturday.
wouldn't
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From this reading They burn well, too, but the fence got all burned up, and the neighbor said he wouldn't build a new one, so we went down to Jones' and got a coal stove.
