used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
Arsdale
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From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
bookbindings
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From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
cheeriness
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From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
coins made of gold
From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
located inward
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
and nothing more
From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
a room where books are kept
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
set afire or burning
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In a frame six inches deep the ghostly outlines of a portrait of Horace Arsdale flickered near and away as the flames rose and fell.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
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 The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The room slowly warmed out of the gloom and shadows as though the three walls closed in nearer to the fire.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Just outside the radius of warmth the bookbindings shone gold in the dark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At her suggestion he put a match to them for the cheeriness they gave while she lighted a green shaded lamp which radiated a soft glow over the heavy mahogany library table upon which it stood.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _The Inner Woods_ In the fireplace there were birch logs ready to be kindled.
