used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “THE TIMES ARE OUT OF JOINT.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
Burgomaster'snounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstərz/
possessive form of “burgomaster” — a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
clock'snounUS /klɑːks/
possessive form of “clock” — a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
a female human offspring
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
divisible by two
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
at any time
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
your parents
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
Freiburg
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From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
Gasse
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From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
depressingly dark
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
goggled
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From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
to a considerable degree
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
house-mistress
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From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
JOINTnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading “THE TIMES ARE OUT OF JOINT.”
and nothing more
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
kittenhood
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From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
immediately past
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
engage in
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
Mitte
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From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
Munster
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From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE TIMES ARE OUT OF JOINT.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
oppressivelyadverb
in a heavy and oppressive way
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “THE TIMES ARE OUT OF JOINT.”
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
by chance
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
purred
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From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
Sabina's
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From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
snugnessnoun
a state of warm snug comfort
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
not in physical motion
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE TIMES ARE OUT OF JOINT.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Never since the Burgomaster’s daughter returned from Freiburg, had the old house in the Munster Gasse seemed so dull and sombre as in these last days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
tickedverbUS /tɪkt/
past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “THE TIMES ARE OUT OF JOINT.”
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
precisely as stated
From this reading A shadow had somehow settled upon it, and even the dining-hall, always the very sanctum of snugness, had come to be oppressively gloomy.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
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 Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was odd too, for the fire on the wide hearth burned and crackled as briskly as heretofore, the board was laden heavily as ever with good fare, and sparkled with ruby and golden tinted wines; and if folks have dainty food and warmth, what more can they possibly want to make life happy?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then Sabina’s cat Mitte purred and dozed away her precious life beside the fire, just as ever she had done since kittenhood had become to her as a foolish dream, and the old clock’s eyes goggled, and it ticked away at its eternal song, and the young house-mistress still plied her needle in the window corner.
