used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM AND THE MONEY-LENDER.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
CowlesverbUS /ˈkaʊəlz/
third-person singular of “cowl” — cover with or as with a cowl
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The table was neatly set for supper.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
grocernounUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
the act of retaining something
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
MONEY-LENDER
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From this reading TOM AND THE MONEY-LENDER.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The table was neatly set for supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
platternounUS /ˈplætər/
a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The table was neatly set for supper.
be seated
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The table was neatly set for supper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table was neatly set for supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM AND THE MONEY-LENDER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Cowles--farmer, grocer, postmaster, and money-lender--drew his chair to the fire.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
male cat
From this reading TOM AND THE MONEY-LENDER.
tureennoun
large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
wild-plum
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From this reading There was a platter of cold prairie chicken, a glass dish containing wild-plum sauce, and a plate of biscuit; while on the stove hearth stood a white tureen, holding a few slices of hot toast.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The large, old-fashioned stove had an open front, and it was pleasant, on such a piercing day, to see the flames leap, and hear the wood crackle, and sit in the genial warmth.
