Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

later than; following

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

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From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

black-and-white North American wood warbler having an orange-and-black head and throat

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

the act of burning something

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

lacking a visible order or organization

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

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 IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

without doubt or question

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

start firing a weapon

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

and nothing more

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

a room where books are kept

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

engage in

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

completely unclothed

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

and nothing more

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

not in physical motion

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

on a floor above

From this reading It was midnight--the clock in the hall was just striking--and a few minutes before, Angelica had gone languidly upstairs, after their belated return from a dinner in town.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading IN BLACKBURN'S LIBRARY The fire was burning low, and after Blackburn had thrown a fresh log on the andirons, he sat down in one of the big leather chairs by the hearth, and watched the flames as they leaped singing up the brick chimney.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

during the time that

From this reading There was no chance of sleep, for the sense of isolation, which had attacked him like physical pain while he drove home with Angelica, seemed to make his chaotic memories the only living things in a chill and colourless universe.

a Caucasian

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The drive home had been long and dreary, and he could still see the winter landscape, sketched in vivid outlines of black and white, under a pale moon that was riding high in the heavens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Road, fields, and houses, showed as clearly as a pen and ink drawing, and against this stark background his thoughts stood out with an abrupt and startling precision, as if they had detached themselves, one by one, from the naked forms on the horizon.