Chapter VII

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

in addition

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

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

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

any person at all

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The rancher, however, did not appear to feel it.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The rancher, however, did not appear to feel it.

put on clothes

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

in a drowsy manner

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The rancher, however, did not appear to feel it.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

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

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

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

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

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

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The rancher, however, did not appear to feel it.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

a short coat

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

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

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

capable of wounding

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

above and across; more than

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading The rancher, however, did not appear to feel it.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a particular situation

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

in a strange manner

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

the environmental condition

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

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

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

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

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

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

From this reading LAURA MAKES A DRESS The frost had grown keener as darkness crept over the forest, and the towering pines about the clearing rose in great black spires into the nipping air, but it was almost unpleasantly hot in the little general room of Waynefleet's ranch.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

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

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.

which person or people

From this reading Waynefleet, who was fond of physical comfort, had gorged the snapping stove, and the smell of hot iron filled the log-walled room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He lay drowsily in a big hide chair, and his old velvet jacket and evening shoes were strangely out of harmony with his surroundings.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was also a dryness in its atmosphere which would probably have had an unpleasant effect upon anyone not used to it.