Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading "How cosy a fire is--and how unnecessary!" she sighed contentedly.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

for the reason that

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

lacking funds

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

with equanimity

From this reading "How cosy a fire is--and how unnecessary!" she sighed contentedly.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading "How cosy a fire is--and how unnecessary!" she sighed contentedly.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

dearly loved

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "Still so early?" sighed Ravenslee.

being one more than ten

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

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

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading "How cosy a fire is--and how unnecessary!" she sighed contentedly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

in motion

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

according to the clock

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Still so early?" sighed Ravenslee.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Still so early?" sighed Ravenslee.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Still so early?" sighed Ravenslee.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

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

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

not necessary

From this reading "How cosy a fire is--and how unnecessary!" she sighed contentedly.

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

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

at the time that

From this reading "I'm English enough to love a fire, especially when it is unnecessary," he answered.

in or at the place that

From this reading They were sitting alone in the fire glow, so near that by moving his hand he could touch her where she sat curled up in the great armchair; but he did not reach out his hand because they were alone and in the fire glow, and Hermione had never seemed quite so alluring.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading TELLS HOW RAVENSLEE BROKE HIS WORD AND WHY "Past eleven o'clock, dear," said Hermione.