adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
chestnounUS /tʃest/
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
cindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
RE-ENTEREDverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
seductivelyadverbUS /səˈdʌktɪvli/
in a tempting seductive manner
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
sparkless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To my joyful surprise, I found, on entering my sitting-room, a good fire and a clean hearth.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was dark when I opened the front door and walked into the house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I RE-ENTERED the town a hungry man; the dinner I had forgotten recurred seductively to my recollection; and it was with a quick step and sharp appetite I ascended the narrow street leading to my lodgings.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I had hardly noticed this phenomenon, when I became aware of another subject for wonderment; the chair I usually occupied near the hearth was already filled; a person sat there with his arms folded on his chest, and his legs stretched out on the rug.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wondered how my fire would be; the night was cold, and I shuddered at the prospect of a grate full of sparkless cinders.
