used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "THE BOYS HAVE ARRIVED!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "THE BOYS HAVE ARRIVED!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
half-burned
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From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "THE BOYS HAVE ARRIVED!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
engage in
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
precisely, exactly
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
smouldered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
having a supporting base
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE BOYS HAVE ARRIVED!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The embers on the hearth had smouldered so low that they were mere points of light that served to make the gloom deeper and more expressive.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading By its illumination the Indian was seen standing at the foot of the ladder, his rifle grasped in his left hand, his right at his hip, while his body was crouching in the attitude of intense attention, and as if he were on the point of making a leap forward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But suddenly a half-burned stick fell apart, and a little twist of flame filled almost the entire room with light.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He happened to be looking toward the fireplace; but, fortunately for the women, both were gazing straight at him.
