used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What about supper?" was Janus's first question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
without deviation
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
to come or go into
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "What about supper?" was Janus's first question.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
the act of retaining something
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
isn't
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From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
JanusnounUS /ˈdʒeɪnəs/
(Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
Janus's
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From this reading "What about supper?" was Janus's first question.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
set afire or burning
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
Margery
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From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
arrange in a container
From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What about supper?" was Janus's first question.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, isn't it nice and cosy in here?" sighed Margery contentedly, dropping down on a bench.
smoke-dimmed
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From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "What about supper?" was Janus's first question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
Unslinging
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From this reading Unslinging her heavy pack, she let it fall to the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What about supper?" was Janus's first question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What about supper?" was Janus's first question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STORY THE LIGHT TOLD "Strike a light, if you please," requested the guardian, as Janus stood holding the door of the hut open for his charges to enter.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll have a light directly," returned the guide, applying a lighted match to the hanging lamp with its smoke-dimmed chimney.
