Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

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 Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

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

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

shining intensely

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

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 The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

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 The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

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

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

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

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

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

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

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

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

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

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

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

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

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 chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

the force of workers available

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

not one, and not any

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

above and across; more than

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

precisely, exactly

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

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

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

get rid of

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

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

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

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

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

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

From this reading LARRY KILDENE'S STORY "Man, but this is none so bad--none so bad."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading Larry Kildene sat on a bench before a roaring fire in the room added on to the fodder shed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.

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

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The chimney which Harry King had built, although not quite completed to its full height, was being tried for the first time, as the night was too cold for comfort in the long, low shed without fire, and the men had come down early this evening to talk over their plans before Larry should start down the mountain in the morning.

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

From this reading They had heaped logs on the women's fire and seen that all was right for them, and with cheerful good-nights had left them to themselves.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, as they sat by their own fire, Harry could see Amalia by hers, seated on a low bench of stone, close to the blazing torch of pine, so placed that its smoke would be drawn up the large chimney.