used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
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 The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
close-drawn
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From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
Farwell
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From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
Kenmore
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From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
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 He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
materializeverbUS /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/
come into being; become reality
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
partook
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From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
Priscilla
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From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
without speaking
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a starry, still hour, lying between night and morning, and it partook of both.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The smoke might curl from the chimney, the dogs might, or might not, materialize, but with those close-drawn shades the simple courtesy of Kenmore would protect the master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading About two in the morning Farwell set out upon his business for Priscilla.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
at the time that
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Priscilla was sleeping when Farwell silently closed the door after him, and, followed by his dogs, provided with food and blankets, he noiselessly took to the shadowy woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He left a safe and roaring fire upon the hearth; the window shades he did not raise, and well he knew that with that signal of desire for privacy his house would be passed by without apparent notice.
