used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
on or to one side
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
banjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
rid of obstructions
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
set up or found
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
the act of giving
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
an established custom
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
the middle of the day
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
OMENSnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
on the contrary
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
snuggleverbUS /ˈsnʌɡəl/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so by day they rode leisurely along the base of the hills, rested at noon beside clear springs, ate with healthy appetites, and in the evenings returned to the cottage.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
whimperverbUS /ˈwɪmpər/
cry weakly or softly
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS The reason of the temporary residence of Angus and his wife at her cottage lay principally in her whim.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading From force of habit he found a number of jobs which needed doing, things which should be put in order before the winter; but Faith insisted that it was to be a holiday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then there would be the cheery open fire against the chill of the fall night, and by its flickering light the banjo would talk and whimper, and chuckle, until Faith, laying it aside, would snuggle against her husband, watching the red heart of the fire, giving free rein to fancy.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Angus laughed at it, but yielded, and found it rather pleasant to be alone with his wife.
