used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
cooking-stove
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From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
Denton
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From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
how
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From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
I'll
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From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
I've
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From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
isn't
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From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
queernessnoun
a strange attitude or habit
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
on the contrary
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
and nothing more
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
be seated
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
carry out
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
in or at the place that
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
which person or people
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Ray did not know exactly what to do, or rather how he should do what he wished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I’ve got it ready here,” and she took up a tumbler from the hearth of the cooking-stove keeping itself comfortable at one side of a little kitchen beyond the room where they were, and went out with it.
Won't
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From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading XV.
an affirmative
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He hesitated, and looked at Mrs. Denton, who said, “Won’t you sit down--if it isn’t too hot here?”
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He faltered at the queerness of it all, but the younger said, simply and gravely: “Oh, yes, I’ll take it in.
