used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
the act of burning something
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
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 THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
divisible by two
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
half-frozen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
jiffynounUS /ˈdʒɪfi/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
a particular point in time
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
done under pressure
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
Salper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
snugglingnoun
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The two girls rushed to it joyfully, holding out their chilled hands to the blaze, snuggling to its warmth like two half-frozen kittens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, the big hotel was even then looming before them, and in a moment more they entered its doors, to find to their delight that a roaring fire was burning in the grate of the big living room.
we'll
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From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
at the time that
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
in or at the place that
From this reading They happened to have the big room all to themselves at that moment, and, after having drawn chairs up to the fire for Mrs. Salper and the girls, the boys excused themselves and hurried back to the spot where they had dropped their bags of nuts when the cry for help had interrupted them in their occupation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Never mind, we'll have you warmed up in a jiffy now."
you're
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From this reading THE MODERN MIRACLE "I bet you're cold," said Bob, sympathetically.
