used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
Alec
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From this reading Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
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 cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS IN SMUGGLERS' HOLLOW "Merry Christmas!"
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
flapjacknounUS /ˈflæpdʒæk/
a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
From this reading Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading CHRISTMAS IN SMUGGLERS' HOLLOW "Merry Christmas!"
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS IN SMUGGLERS' HOLLOW "Merry Christmas!"
isn't
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From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading CHRISTMAS IN SMUGGLERS' HOLLOW "Merry Christmas!"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
Pat'snounUS /pæts/
possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
SMUGGLERSnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading CHRISTMAS IN SMUGGLERS' HOLLOW "Merry Christmas!"
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
which person or people
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings.
but in spite of that
From this reading A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up.
