used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
Blanche
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From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
put or send forth
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
set up or found
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
labours
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From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
held dear
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
men-folk
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From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
overalladjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərɔːl/
involving only main features
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
Pryse
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From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
rockernounUS /ˈrɑːkər/
an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
be seated
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
not in physical motion
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A shaded lamp cast its mellow light over the room, and found reflection in the polished walls of red pine.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The stove was radiating a pleasant warmth, for the summer evenings, so high up in the mountains, were chill with the breezes that came down off the fields of snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night in the Valley It was late in the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim Pryse and his sister were alone in the apartment where Blanche loved to sit in company with her men-folk.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Blanche was still enveloped in the overall of her domestic labours, and Jim was lounging in his favourite rocker, clad in utility garments of his day’s work on the ranch.
