adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
Charnock
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From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
Charnock's
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From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
COMMITSverbUS /kəˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
FESTING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
glimmered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
lickedadjectiveUS /lɪkt/
having been got the better of
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
sandhills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
smellnounUS /smel/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It was not dark, but the house was shadowy, and Festing noticed a smell of burning as he entered.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
THEFTnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Charnock was busy picking up the pieces, and when he threw a handful into the stove a blaze streamed out and the light shone upon the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A row of sandhills glimmered faintly against the blue haze in the east, but the western edge of the plain ran in a hard black line beneath a blaze of smoky red.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The top was off the stove in Charnock's room, and the flame that licked about the hole showed that the floor was strewn with torn paper.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading FESTING COMMITS THEFT The air was sharp and wonderfully invigorating when Festing stopped for a few moments, one evening, outside Charnock's homestead.
