ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading CHARLES FAIRFIELD ALONE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was little chance of that.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES FAIRFIELD ALONE.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
cupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
FAIRFIELD
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From this reading CHARLES FAIRFIELD ALONE.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
gristnounUS /ɡrɪst/
grain intended to be or that has been ground
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little chance of that.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charles Fairfield talked of sleeping.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
poursverbUS /pɔːrz/
third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
the state of being asleep
From this reading Charles Fairfield talked of sleeping.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
not in physical motion
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Charles Fairfield talked of sleeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was little chance of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little chance of that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
wainscotedadjective
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little chance of that.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He placed the candle on one of the two old oak cupboards, as they were still called, which occupied corresponding niches in the wainscoted wall, opposite the fireplace, and he threw himself at his length on the sofa.
which person or people
From this reading Tired enough for sleep he was; but who can stop the mill of anxious thought into which imagination pours continually its proper grist?
