used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
start firing a weapon
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps we might have a fire and not swelter."
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
isn't
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From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
immediately past
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps we might have a fire and not swelter."
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
not any; not one
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps we might have a fire and not swelter."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
Peggy
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From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps we might have a fire and not swelter."
Priscilla
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From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
swelterverbUS /ˈsweltər/
be uncomfortably hot
From this reading Perhaps we might have a fire and not swelter."
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
to-night
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From this reading "But I do think that to-night seems a little cooler.
unromanticadjective
neither expressive of nor exciting sexual love or romance
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
precisely as stated
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Perhaps we might have a fire and not swelter."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STUDY IN NATURAL HISTORY From the very start the big brick fireplace in the living-room had held an irresistible fascination for the Terrace girls, accustomed as they were to the unromantic register.
at the time that
From this reading And when five days of their outing had passed and no fire had been kindled on the blackened hearth, Priscilla thought they were missing golden opportunities, and said so.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "The last of June isn't the best time in the year for open fires," suggested Peggy.
