used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
Britton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
Laurance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
except for; apart from
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
smudgenounUS /smʌdʒ/
a smoky fire to drive away insects
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Laurance opened the stove door in order to save the expense of lighting a candle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The firelight blocked out the two men’s figures in a ruddy smudge of color.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
at the time that
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading Britton’s massive frame showed larger by a half than the wiry figure of Jim Laurance.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading When the meal was finished, the cabin was wrapped in gloom.
YukonnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading In the Yukon smaller things than candles count for much.
