Chapter V

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

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

in an admirable manner

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

(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 Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

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

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

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

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

third-person singular of “arrange” — put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

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

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

shining intensely

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

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

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

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From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

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

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

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

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

-ing form of “exude” — release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

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

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

not accessible to view

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

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

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

set afire

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

marked by or given to imitation

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

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

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

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

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

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

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

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

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

deplete

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

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

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

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

From this reading THE COWDRICKS.--A CONJUGAL CHAT.--LEONIE.--A RISING ARTIST.--A PROPOSAL.--SWEETHEARTS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

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

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

precisely as stated

From this reading Occupying a very comfortable position in an easy-chair, Mr. Cowdrick, banker, sat in his library before a blazing fire.

imparting heat

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

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

From this reading The Fate that arranges coincidences, and provides for the fitness of things, could not have persuaded Mr. Cowdrick to choose a more characteristic method of warming himself; for it was a sham fire.

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

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

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

From this reading But the logs were hollow, and a hidden pipe, upon occasion, filled them with gas, which, as it escaped through imperceptible holes, was ignited, to burn as though it fed upon the inconsumable logs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Some skilful worker in clay had produced a counterfeit presentment of a heap of logs, with the bark, the bits of moss, the knots, and the drops of sap exuding from the ends, all admirably imitative of nature.