Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

later than; following

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

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

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

make calm or still

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

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

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

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

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

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

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

a very dark black

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

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

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

and nothing more

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

engage in

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

a native or inhabitant of Malta

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

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

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

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

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

and nothing more

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

with low volume

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

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

From this reading Dan, assisted by the little Stickles, stabled Midnight, after which he was conducted over to the back of the barn to enjoy the pleasure of coasting down an icy grade.

cooked in steam

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

third-person singular of “stickle” — dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

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

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Upon this a kettle steamed, while underneath a sleek Maltese cat was curled, softly purring in calm content.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.

imparting heat

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

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

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

during the time that

From this reading Light and Shadow Upon entering the house Mr. Westmore divested himself of his great-coat, and stood warming himself by the kitchen fire, while Mrs. Stickles bustled around, smoothing down the bedclothes and putting the room to rights in which her sick husband lay.

a Caucasian

From this reading The kitchen floor was as white as human hands could make it, and the stove shone like polished ebony.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The only sound, therefore, was Mrs. Stickles' voice in the next room as she related to "her man" the wonderful events which had just taken place.