used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
on or to one side
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
Bram
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From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
Heemskirk
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From this reading But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
with speed
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
without speaking
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
a male human offspring
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the closed door of his daughters' room, he stood still a moment.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
on a floor above
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Van Heemskirk was not inclined to talk.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He put aside his pipe, nodded gravely to his son, and went thoughtfully upstairs.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Bram drew his chair to the hearth, and sat silently waiting for any question his father might wish to ask.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was a murmur of conversation within it, and a ripple of quickly smothered laughter.
