used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STARLIGHT AND FIRELIGHT.
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Primrose asked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
FIRELIGHTnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading STARLIGHT AND FIRELIGHT.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Primrose asked.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
STARLIGHTnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading STARLIGHT AND FIRELIGHT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the light of a splendid blaze the four friends sat in a half circle round the fireplace, and the evening was falling gray outside.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He went out, probably to fill and put on the kettle himself; and came back with an armful of wood for the fire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do you expect they will really set fire to your mills, Duke?'
