used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The night was cold—Carter’s forecast had been accurate.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
arm-chair
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From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The night was cold—Carter’s forecast had been accurate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
BLOUNT
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From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading The night was cold—Carter’s forecast had been accurate.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
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 night was cold—Carter’s forecast had been accurate.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
divisible by two
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
far-famedadjective
widely known and esteemed
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
start firing a weapon
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
fire-place
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From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading The night was cold—Carter’s forecast had been accurate.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
road-side
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From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLOUNT, as he sat before the fire, enjoying his final pipe before retiring for the night, was free to confess that he had rarely spent a more satisfactory evening—even in the far-famed, old-fashioned, road-side inns of old England.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The wide bush fire-place, with a couple of back logs, threw out a luxurious warmth, before which, in a comfortable arm-chair, he had been reading the weekly paper with interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a hard frost, such as his short stay in a coast city had not acquainted him with.
