adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
fro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
GrandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
Grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
New-Year's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Meanwhile Grandfather’s chair stood in its customary place by the fireside.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The riotous blast shook the casement as if a strong man were striving to force his entrance into the comfortable room.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading ON THE evening of New-Year’s Day Grandfather was walking to and fro across the carpet, listening to the rain which beat hard against the curtained windows.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With every puff of the wind the fire leaped upward from the hearth, laughing and rejoicing at the shrieks of the wintry storm.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The bright blaze gleamed upon the fantastic figures of its oaken back, and shone through the open work, so that a complete pattern was thrown upon the opposite side of the room.
