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From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
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From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
anew
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
Alonzo
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From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the gods, but I'm glad to see you!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
cause to move by pulling
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
EngineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Get a pipe.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading By the gods, but I'm glad to see you!
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading By the gods, but I'm glad to see you!
the act of departing
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
how
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From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
I'm
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From this reading By the gods, but I'm glad to see you!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
It's
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From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
Kimball
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From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
knitsnounUS /nɪts/
plural of “knit” — a fabric made by knitting
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
hear with intention
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
LOGverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
MacWhirter's
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From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
the force of workers available
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
mugnounUS /mʌɡ/
the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
not any; not one
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
compacted by ironing
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
on the contrary
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By the gods, but I'm glad to see you!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _From drawings in color by Alonzo Kimball_ Mac had the floor this afternoon But the perfume of the violets and the way she looked at me The men pressed closer to look.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
well-manneredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
well-swept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
which person or people
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
belonging to which person
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "Roses, on a man like him!" Not a tramp; rather a good-looking, well-mannered man, who had evidently seen better days Again his fingers tightened; my breath was going "It's a better advertisement than two columns in a morning paper" Pushed the Engineer into the salon Around the embers of the dying fire THE WOOD FIRE IN No. 3
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The tobacco is in the yellow jar."_ _THE BACK LOG._ THE HEARTH, Room No. 3, Old Building, October, 1905.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _To those of you who love an easy chair, a mug, a pipe, and a story; to whom a well-swept hearth is a delight and the cheery crackle of hickory logs a joy; the touch of whose elbows sends a thrill through responsive hearts and whose genial talk but knits the circle the closer,--as well as those gentler spirits who are content to listen--how rare they are!--do I repeat Sandy MacWhirter's hearty invitation: "Draw up, draw up!
